Sticky Sesame Chicken

Crumb
Amys review- the sauce was really thicker than I liked and thats what she said on her webpage they like thick sauce. I was hoping for a lighter flavor in the sauce. Next time I'll try a sweet and sour sauce instead, but my family all liked it.

The Chicken

• 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into 1.5 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 1T fish sauce
• sesame seeds
• 3-4 cups cooked white rice
• optional: fresh green onions, chopped

for the sauce

• 2/3 c honey
• 1/2c ketchup
• 1/4 c sugar
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/4 c(+1T) soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoon cold water + 4 tablespoons corn starch

1. Whisk all sauce ingredients together, set aside.
2. Place beaten egg, 3 tablespoons corn starch, and flour in three separate bowls. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then flour (toss to coat), and lastly in corn starch (toss to coat). Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan or skillet. Add chicken and cook, stirring throughout to ensure even cooking, 5-10 minutes until cooked though.
3. Add sauce to your skillet and bring to a boil. Whisk cold water and 2 tablespoons corn starch together in a small bowl until corn starch is dissolved. Add corn starch mixture to skillet. Stir until sauce thickens. Serve over rice and top with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Next time just bake all the dipped and coated chicken in the oven, I think it'd be alot faster and easier.

Indian Butter Chicken

Two Sleevers ( I used a pressure cooker)

1 onion chopped and sauteed

2 celery stalks chopped ans sauteed

1 14- ounce can diced tomatoes
5-6 cloves garlic
1 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or use I used leftover cooked chicken or breast, bone-in, or whatever works for you. If frozen, add 1-2 minutes to total time)
To finish
4 ounce butter cut into cubes (use coconut oil if dairy free)
4 ounce heavy cream (use full-fat coconut milk if dairy free)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4-1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. I sauteed onion for 10 min then added celery and garlic let cook 5min. Then add tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, Cayenne, paprika, salt, garam masala, cumin let simmer 15-20 min. Use immersion blender or pour sauce into regular blender and blend till smooth. Then return sauce back to pot to cook.
2. To the sauce add shredded chicken, butter, coconut milk, cilantro and its ready to be served.

Instant Pot instructions

1. Place all ingredients into a Instant Pot in the order listed, EXCEPT for the butter, cream and 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, mixing the sauce well before you place the chicken on top of the sauce. If it's frozen, push it into the sauce a bit so it defrosts better
2. Close the cooker and set for 10 mins on high, and let it release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. After that, release all remaining pressure. 
3. Open up the pot and remove the chicken carefully and set aside
4. Blend together all the ingredients, preferably using an immersion blender
5. Add the cut up butter, cream, cilantro, and garam masala and stir until well incorporated.
6. It's best to let the sauce cool just a little before adding the butter and the cream. Adding it into the boiling sauce will make your sauce very thin. If that happens, just put it in the fridge for a little and let it thicken up. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon
7. Take out half the sauce and freeze for later or store in the fridge for 2-3 days
8. Add the chicken back in and heat through. Break it up into smaller pieces if you need but don't shred it.
9. Serve over rice, or zucchini noodles

Using leftover sauce

1. Use leftover cooked chicken and mix in with the gently heated sauce, let it simmer for a few for the flavors to meld together and there you go. Add some fresh cilantro on top.
2. You could also use this for Paneer Makhani. Defrost a cup of peas and 1 cup of paneer and mix gently into the heated sauce and let it simmer for a few for the flavors to meld together and there you go.

Pan Fried Parmesan Chicken & Zucchini

My Incredible recipes

4 thin chicken breasts ( flattened to 1 inch or less)
8 T butter
2 eggs beaten
1/2c of italian bread crumbs or panko
1 t pepper
1 c grated parmesan
1/4c flour
1 t onion powder
2 med sliced zucchini
2 garlic cloves, minced



1.  Cut each while chicken breast in thin flat, with your hand on top of the chicken breast and a knife in the other hand, slice the chicken breast horizontally into two even pieces. Then put each chicken breast into a bag and pound it thinner.

2. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts.
3. beat eggs in shallow bowl, set aside
4. in separate bowl combine- crumbs, cheese, pepper, onion powder and flour and stir.
5. in large skillet melt 4 T butter
6. Dip each chickn in egg mixture then coat with bread crumb mixture. Cook each side about 4 min or till each side is crispy. Remove each chicken to a plate.
7. Add 4 T of butter to skillet then saute garlic, then add zucchini till tender crisp add salt and pepper
8. Add Chicken back to skillet and gently mix and warm for 30 sec
ENJOY!!!

SLOW COOKER CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS

Belle of Kitchen

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• 1 chopped onion
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (fresh or frozen)
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix (I use low sodium) or homemade seasoning
• 1 (16 oz) jar salsa (use your favorite; I used a local Texas brand)
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• juice from 2 small limes
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• Pressure cooker version-I sauteed the onion in the pressure cooker, the add the taco seasoning, salsa and 1 lime, bring to boil.   Then add the chicken. Cook for 10 min if defrosted, cook 20-30 if frozen chicken breasts.
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• Slow Cooker version-
• 1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the top, then cover with salsa, lime juice, and cilantro.
• 2. Place lid on top and cook for four hours on high, or 6-7 hours on low. Remove chicken from crockpot to a separate bowl and shred with two forks. Moisten chicken with small amounts of juice left over from the crockpot until you get the amount of moisture that you like. I used about ½ - ¾ cup juice.
• 3.Serve with taco shells or tortillas, adding on your favorite toppings. I like to use shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, cheese, sour cream, and even a drizzle of ranch dressing. Enjoy!

Guacomole
1 avocado
dash lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/4c diced tomatoes
garlic

Thai Curry

1 Sliced onion
2 celery stalks sliced
1 can of coconut milk
2T Thai Kitchen Curry Paste
1/2-1t garlic powder
1/2-1t ground ginger
1t sugar
salt and pepper
chicken
Optional- match stick carrots, cabbage, red/yellow peppers, sliced kale
bean sprouts
Rice

Line baking pan with aluminum foil, add 1-2T oil, add chicken and sprinkle with chicken seasoning, Cook chicken 450 in oven for 20min. Cooked enough chicken to add to the Pad Thai

On stove top- Saute onion till crisp tender, add celery, coconut milk, paste, garlic, ginger, and sugar. Let cook for 15 min. Add any of the vegetables and cook for a few minutes till crisp tender and add chicken and Serve with rice and bean sprouts.



Also Serve with Pad Thai

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken and Veggie Rice Bowls

Cooking Classy

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)
• 1 Tbsp minced ginger
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
Chicken, veggies and rice
• 3 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing grill
• 1 1/2 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts
• Ground black pepper
• 1 medium zucchini, diced into half moons and quartered (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
• 2 1/2 cups small diced broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked according to directions on package (I prefer short grain brown rice)
• Sesame seeds, optional

Directions

• For the teriyaki sauce:
• In a small saucepan whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp of the water, the brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger and rice vinegar. Bring mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat. Whisk together cornstarch with remaining 2 Tbsp water, then add to sauce mixture in saucepan. Reduce heat slightly and allow to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, set aside.
• For the chicken:
• Brush both sides of chicken with 1 1/2 Tbsp of the olive oil and season pepper (you won't need salt since the teriyaki sauce is plenty salty). Preheat a grill over medium-high heat (to about 425 - 450 degrees). Brush grill grates lightly with oil then grill chicken until center registers 160 - 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and let rest 5 minutes then dice into cubes.
• For the veggies:
• Heat remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, broccoli and carrots and saute 4 - 5 minutes until crisp tender.
• To assemble bowls:
• Layer rice into 4 bowls then top each with 1/4 of the chicken and 1/4 of the veggies. Drizzle desired amount of teriyaki sauce over tops (you'll have extra left over - use it for chicken or salmon the next day), sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm.
• Recipe source: Cooking Classy (teriyaki sauce adapted from my salmon recipe)

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Written Reality

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half

12 slices of thin sliced ham

1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, shredded

3 Tbsp. butter, melted

1 cup of Ritz crackers, crushed

3 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

FOR THE SAUCE. . .

3 Tbsp. butter

3 Tbsp. flour

1 cup milk

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Costa Vida Grilled/broiled Chicken

Fox 13 news
Serves 6

Marinade:

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lemons, juice only, with a bit of lemon zest
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1tsp salt
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 lbs fresh chicken breasts or thighs

Combine the first 6 ingredients with salt and pepper to taste. Grill until the chicken is cooked throughout, and reads on a thermometer to 165 degrees.

Can grill outside or broil in oven at 500 for 20min.

Can make extra of the marinade and put it in a baggy with chicken to use at a later time, put in freezer.

Serve with Costa Vida Salad

Oven Fried Chicken

From  Recipe Rebel

Amy said- Even my hubby mentioned without knowing where I got the recipe said, this tastes like KFC, but healthier!!!  Next time I think I'd like to dip the chicken in an egg then flour mixture and repeat.  Id like a little thicker breading.  Still successful tho !!

Serves: 3-6 servings, depending on amount of chicken used

INGREDIENTS

• 3 chicken breasts, cut in strips (I get about 3 strips out of one breast)
• 4-5 tbsp butter
• 1 cup flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp seasoning salt (I use Lawry's)
• ½ tsp pepper
• 2 tsp paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place butter on a large baking sheet and place in the oven to melt.
2. Combine all ingredients besides chicken in a large paper or ziploc bag. Add the chicken and shake to coat.
3. Take your baking sheet out of the oven once the butter has melted and place your chicken on it, leaving a space between each strip. Bake 10-12 minutes, flip gently with a pair of tongs, and bake another 10-12 minutes.
4. Be sure to check to make sure your chicken is cooked, as the thickness can greatly affect baking time. You want it to be done but not overdone and dry. Bake another 5-10 minutes if needed.
5. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel to soak up any excess grease. Serve immediately.

Serve with Mashed potatoes or baked , corn on cob, or roasted broccoli, and salad or caesar salad

1/10/20

served with Roasted potatoes
Made with 8 chicken thighs and dipped in 2 eggs then in the flour mixture. Dipped each thigh two times in egg and flour.  Cover cookie sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray with non stick spray, and cook for 35 minutes



From the chicken cooked juices....
1. to make a delicious oil and vinegar salad dressing for salad
2. use the juices to make gravy and the bones to make soup.