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Chicken

TEMPURA CHICKEN WINGS – January 7 – National Tempura Day

TEMPURA CHICKEN WINGS – January 7 – National Tempura Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Vegetable oil for frying 2 pounds chicken wings Tempura batter, recipe can be found here Tempura dipping sauce, recipe can be found here [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large heavy-bottomed stockpot over high heat add […]

 
CHICKEN AND DRAGON FRUIT SALAD – December 23 – National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month

CHICKEN AND DRAGON FRUIT SALAD – December 23 – National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 large, ripe dragon fruit ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey ½ inch ginger, peeled and diced 1 granny smith apple, cored and diced ½ cup seedless grapes, quartered Plastic wrap […]

 
CHICKEN or PORK MOLE – October 28 – National Chocolate Day

CHICKEN or PORK MOLE – October 28 – National Chocolate Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 ancho chile peppers, top and seeds removed, diced 1 pound chicken breast or pork chops 10 black peppercorns 1 tablespoon salt ¼ cup sesame seeds 2 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon anise […]

 
TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN TACOS – October 16 – National Liquor Day

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN TACOS – October 16 – National Liquor Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ pound boneless, skinless, chicken thighs ½ pound boneless, skinless, chicken breast ½ cup tequila ¼ cup fresh lime juice 1 jalapeno chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove minced 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano […]

 
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI – October 15 – National Chili Month

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI – October 15 – National Chili Month

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium white onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, diced (optional) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 15 oz can cannellini beans 2 15 oz can great northern beans 1 teaspoon […]

 
CHICKEN PARMESAN – October 13 – National Pasta Month

CHICKEN PARMESAN – October 13 – National Pasta Month

Serves 4 Ingredients: Plastic wrap or parchment paper 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves Salt Black pepper 1 cup flour 2 large eggs 1 cup breadcrumbs ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese ¼ cup olive oil 4 cups marinara sauce 4 slices provolone cheese 6-8 ounces […]

 
COFFEE CHICKEN – September 29 – National Coffee Day and National Chicken Month

COFFEE CHICKEN – September 29 – National Coffee Day and National Chicken Month

Serves 4 Prep Time – 5 min Cooking Time – 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coffee grounds (optional) 3 tablespoons brewed coffee ¼ cup butter softened 2 tablespoons molasses, brown sugar will also work 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt […]

 
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS – September 26 – National Chicken Month and National Dumpling Day

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS – September 26 – National Chicken Month and National Dumpling Day

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast 1 pound chicken thighs 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon salt 2 stalks celery, diced 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 small onion, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder […]

 
CHICKEN POT PIE – September 23 – National Pot Pie Day

CHICKEN POT PIE – September 23 – National Pot Pie Day

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ yellow onion, diced 3 large carrots, diced. 1 cup peas ⅓ cup flour ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 cups chicken broth ½ cup half and half Pie crust, recipe here or buy refrigerated […]