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.

Key West Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

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


• in a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. discard marinade, and grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.

Thai-italian Fusion - Sweet Chile Chicken Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
• 1 cup sweet thai chile sauce
• 1 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can baby corn, halved lengthwise
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cubed
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup diced green onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). place crust on baking sheet.
• spread thai chile sauce over crust; top with chicken, baby corn, bamboo shoots, red bell pepper, and mozzarella cheese. brush exposed pizza dough with egg yolk.
• bake in preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and crust is shiny golden brown, about 15 minutes. remove from oven and top with bean sprouts, cilantro, and green onions.

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.)

grilled chicken thighs tandoori

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (6 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 16 chicken thighs
• olive oil spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 55 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, salt, pepper, cloves, and ginger. mix in garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. set aside.
• rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. pour yogurt mixture over chicken, press air out of bag, and seal. turn the bag over several times to distribute marinade. place bag in a bowl, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
• preheat an outdoor grill for direct medium heat.
• remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade. with paper towels, wipe off excess marinade. spray chicken pieces with olive oil spray.
• place chicken on the grill, and cook about 2 minutes. turn, and cook 2 minutes more. then arrange the chicken to receive indirect heat, and cook approximately 35 to 40 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees f.

Greek Style Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 potatoes, peeled and quartered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, mix olive oil, water, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, bouillon cubes and pepper.
• arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of a medium baking dish. pour the olive oil mixture over the potatoes. cover, and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender but firm.

kickin' collard greens

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. add bacon, and cook until crisp. remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
• pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.