garlic cheddar chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
• dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
• bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Sweet And Sour Chicken I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 3/4 cups water, divided
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
• 2 drops orange food color
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring. heat to boiling. turn off heat. combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. continue stirring until mixture thickens.
• combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg. add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. stir to blend thoroughly. add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
• heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees f (180 degrees c). fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden. remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
• when ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

Quinoa Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. stir in broth, and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
• in a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.

Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup cooking

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
• in a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. pour in and . cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Chicken Costa Brava

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onions, quartered
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 2 cups black olives
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• salt to taste

Recipe

• drain pineapple, reserving juice. sprinkle with salt.
• in a large frying pan, brown chicken in oil. combine cumin and cinnamon, and sprinkle over chicken. add garlic and onion; cook until onion is soft. add reserved pineapple juice, tomatoes, olives, and salsa. cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
• mix cornstarch with water; stir into pan juices. add bell pepper, and simmer until sauce boils and thickens. stir in pineapple chunks, and heat through.

Roast Sticky Chicken-rotisserie Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 onions, quartered
• 2 (4 pound) whole chickens

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 9 hrs 10 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. remove and discard giblets from chicken. rinse chicken cavity, and pat dry with paper towel. rub each chicken inside and out with spice mixture. place 1 onion into the cavity of each chicken. place chickens in a resealable bag or double wrap with plastic wrap. refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 to 6 hours.
• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c).
• place chickens in a roasting pan. bake uncovered for 5 hours, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees f (85 degrees c). let the chickens stand for 10 minutes before carving.

cornish game hens with garlic and rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cornish game hens
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 24 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. lightly season hens with salt and pepper. place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a mixing bowl, whisk together , chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
• transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. spoon sauce and garlic around hens. garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.