indian tomato chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 slice fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 skinless chicken thighs
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• place onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion paste and saute, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.
• stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg. saute, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.
• saute for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil has separated from the liquid. stir occasionally. (note: if you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep covered while simmering.)

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 white sugar
• 1/2 cup distilled white 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 white 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, white 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.

Southern As You Can Get Collard Greens

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
• 21 fluid ounces water
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• place the collard greens and ham hocks in a large pot. mix in the chicken broth, water, and vinegar. season with salt and pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.

indian tandoori chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. place in a shallow dish. sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. set aside 20 minutes.
• in a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. mix until smooth. stir in yellow and red food coloring. spread yogurt mixture over chicken. cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

grilled chicken with peach sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups peach preserves
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. season chicken breast halves with salt and black pepper.
• stir peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, and mustard in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. reserve about 1/2 cup peach sauce.
• place chicken on preheated grill; cook until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes, then flip chicken. continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes. brush both sides of the chicken with peach sauce. cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 more minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).
• arrange peach halves cut side down on the grill. grill for 2 minutes, flip, and brush with reserved 1/2 cup peach sauce. continue to grill until peaches are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.

easy indian butter chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup butter, divided
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons tandoori masala

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• melt a few tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
• meanwhile melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat along with the tomato sauce, heavy cream, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. then stir in caramelized onions.
• while the sauce is simmering, toss cubed chicken breast with vegetable oil until coated, then season with tandoori masala and spread out a baking sheet.
• bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. once done, add the chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

Chicken Enchiladas I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 pint sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 (12 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium, non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. drain excess fat. cube the chicken and return it to the skillet. add the onion, sour cream, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano and ground black pepper. heat until cheese melts. stir in salt, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, green pepper and garlic.
• roll even amounts of the mixture in the tortillas. arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. cover with taco sauce and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. bake uncovered in the preheated oven 20 minutes. cool 10 minutes before serving.