HOW TO COOK PECAN CHICKEN

September 27, 2010 by  
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PECAN CHICKEN

CHICKEN PECAN

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK PECAN CHICKEN

Ingredients to cook Pecan Chicken

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup ground pecans
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoonful paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 (2 1/2-pound) chickens, cut into quarters or pieces
1/4 cup pecan halves
1 cup combined red & green grapes

Steps to cook Pecan Chicken

Step 1 to cook Pecan Chicken

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 to cook Pecan Chicken

Melt butter in a 10 by 15-inch baking pan.

Step 3 to cook Pecan Chicken

In a shallow dish, blend buttermilk and egg.

Step 4 to cook Pecan Chicken

In another dish combine flour, pecans, salt, paprika, pepper, & sesame seeds.

Step 5 to cook Pecan Chicken

Dip chicken in buttermilk then in flour.

Step 6 to cook Pecan Chicken

Place skin side down in melted butter.

Step 7 to cook Pecan Chicken

Turn to coat & leave skin side up.

Step 8 to cook Pecan Chicken

Sprinkle with pecan halves.

Step 9 to cook Pecan Chicken

Bake for 1 hour & 25 min.

Step 10 to cook Pecan Chicken

Half way through cooking, toss the grapes onto the baking pan as well.

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HOW TO COOK FRIED CHICKEN

August 23, 2010 by  
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OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Video Tutorial on How To Cook Fried Chicken

Ingredients To Cook Fried Chicken

1 (2-3 lb.) frying chicken, cut up

2 tbsp. milk

1 egg

2 tbsp. chopped parsley

1/2 cup cracker meal

1/2 cup finely ground salted peanuts

Salt and pepper to taste

Steps  On How To Cook Fried Chicken

Step 1 To Cook Fried Chicken

Dip cut up chicken in thoroughly mixed egg-milk batter, then dip each piece in combination of ground peanuts, cracker meal, salt, pepper and chopped parsley. Be sure chicken is evenly coated with the peanuts and cracker crumbs.

Step 2 To Cook Fried Chicken

Fry in hot oil in heavy frying pan til each piece is golden brown and tender.

Step 3 To Cook Fried Chicken

Drain; serve piping hot with gravy made from pan drippings.

Gravy:

Step 4 To Cook Fried Chicken

Drain fat from skillet; leaving brown pieces of peanut cracker crust in skillet.

Step 5 To Cook Fried Chicken

Measure 2 tbsp. flour, blend well with 2 tbsp. fat in skillet, then add all at once, 1 cup water.

Step 6 To Cook Fried Chicken

Stir constantly until gravy is of proper consistency. Season to taste the fried chicken.

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HOW TO COOK ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN

August 23, 2010 by  
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ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN
ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN

Video Tutorial On How To Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Ingredients to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, gutted
Kosher salt
1 lemon
4 to 5 thyme sprigs, for stuffing chicken
6 ounces or 3/4 cup pitted, green olives, plus more for stuffing chicken
6 ounces or 3/4 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured, plus more for stuffing chicken
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons whiskey (recommended: Jack Daniels)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons if needed
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
salt

Steps to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Step 1 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Season the inside cavity with salt.

Step 3 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Arrange the chicken, breast side up, in a roasting pan with a rack. Zest the lemon and set aside and cut the zested lemon in half and put it inside the cavity of the bird along with the thyme, and extra olives.

Step 4 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Truss the chicken by evenly looping your butcher’s twine under the wing and come around the legs.

Step 5 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken
Pull the ends and tie at the top pulling the legs together and tucking in the wings.

Step 6 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Season with salt and rub the 2 tablespoons canola oil on the outside of the chicken.

Step 7  to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Roast in the oven for 55 to 65 minutes, depending on your oven.

Step 8 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

The juices from the thickest part of the thigh should run clear (meaning not pink from blood) and register between 155 and 160 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.

Step 9 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest and meanwhile, put the shallots and the green and black olives in the bowl of a food processor.

Step 10 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Pulse until finely chopped, 30 to 45 seconds.

Step 11 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Add the whiskey and with the machine running, pour in 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a slow stream.

Step 12 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Put the chicken, breast side up, on a cutting board.

Step 13 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Cut the butcher’s twine then cut down the length of the breastbone, on either side, and detach the light meat.

Step 14 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Cut around each thigh and detach them as well.

Step 15 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Arrange on a platter and drizzle any run off juices onto the chicken.

Step 16 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken
In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, lemon zest and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Step 17 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Spread some of the soft butter on the light and dark meat, keeping the chicken, skin side up, on the serving platter.

Step 18 to Cook Roasted Whole Chicken

Top with some of the tapenade and serve immediately.

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HOW TO COOK CHICKEN CREAM SOUP

August 2, 2010 by  
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CHICKEN CREAM SOUP

Chicken Cream Soup

VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK CHICKEN CREAM SOUP

Ingredients to cook Chicken Cream Soup

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
7 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 3/4 cups cooked, diced chicken
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Step 1 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Melt the butter in a large soup casserole in a medium heat.

Step 2 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Add the onion, celery, & carrots & cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 12 minutes.

Step 3 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Put the flour & cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2 min more.

Step 4 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Pour out in the broth and bring to  boil while whisking constantly.

Step 5 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, & bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup.

Step 6 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Stir in the chicken & bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.

Step 8 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Whisk the heavy cream, sherry, & salt into the soup and flavour with pepper to taste.

Step 9 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Take out and dispose the herb bundle.

Step 10 to cook Chicken Cream Soup

Part among soup bowls, sprinkle the top of each soup w/ the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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HOW TO COOK QUICK ASIAN CHICKEN SOUP

July 28, 2010 by  
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QUICK ASIAN CHICKEN SOUP

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VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO COOK QUICK ASIAN CHICKEN SOUP

Ingredients to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

1 half chicken, breast and leg meat
4 cups low sodium canned chicken stock, warmed
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 scallions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 carrot, shredded
4 ounces Angel hair pasta

Steps to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Step 1 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Take off chicken meat from bones and cut into 1 inch pieces.

Step 2 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

In a bowl blend soy sauce, ginger & garlic. Add chicken & stir to coat.

Step 3 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Marinade for 30 minutes. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat up.

Step 4 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Add chicken pieces, allowing the marinade.

Step 5 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Quickly cook the chicken, stirring constantly.

Step 6 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Add the reserved marinade and bring to a simmer.

Step 7 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Add hot chicken stock & bring to a simmer. Stir in scallions, spinach & carrot.

Step 8 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Cut pasta into 4” pieces & add to the pot.

Step 9 to cook Quick Asian Chicken Soup

Allow simmer for 10 minutes. Serve Quick Asian Chicken Soup right away.

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HOW TO COOK CHICKEN WINGS WITH OYSTER SAUCE

July 6, 2010 by  
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Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

CHICKEN WINGS WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Video Tutorial On How To Cook CHICKEN WINGS WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Ingredients To Cook Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

2 lbs. chicken wings
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sherry
3 tbsp. salad oil
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 bunch green onions, cut 1 1/2 inch lengths
2 tbsp. oyster sauce
2 tbsp. H2O

Steps To Cook Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

Step 1 To Cook Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

Cut wings ‘tween joints (save tips for soup broth).

Step 2 To Cook Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

Marinate wing pieces for 1 hour in salt, sherry, 1 tablespoonful oil, soy sauce and green onions.

Step 3 To Cook Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

Move Out from marinade, scraping off as many green onions as possible. Keep marinade & onions.

Step 4 To Cook Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

Warmth left 2 tablespoonfuls oil in huge frying pan or wok.

Step 5 To Cook Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

Add wings & brown well on all sides. Sum Up oyster sauce, water & left marinade & onions.

Step 6 To Cook Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce

Cover & boil for fifteen min or until tender. Serves 6 as appetiser.

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HOW TO COOK CHICKEN CURRY

June 1, 2010 by  
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chicken-curry

Ingredients to cook Chicken Curry:

3/4 – 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks around 1 1/2 inches
2 potatoes, peeled, chopped into chunks
1 red onion, peeled & chopped
10 baby carrots, washed, drained, cut in half
2 tablespoonfuls oil for stir-frying
2 tablespoonfuls curry paste (traditional Indian yellow curry paste is best)
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
Ground coriander, optional

Steps to cook Chicken Curry:

Step 1 to cook Chicken Curry

Ignite a wok or deep-sided frying pan over medium-high Ignite. Sum Up two tablespoons oil to the heated wok. When the oil is hot, Add the onion. Stir-fry ’til the onion is softened & translucent. Add the curry paste & stir-fry ’til fragrant. (If utilizing curry powder rather, Add a slight measure of water to form a paste).

Step 2 to cook Chicken Curry

Add the chicken & stir-fry for about five min so that the chicken is browned and covered w/ the curry paste.

Step 3 to cook Chicken Curry

Sum Up the carrots & potatoes. Stir for one minute & Add the chicken broth, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover & simmer on soft Heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, making sure the chicken is made.

Step 4 to cook Chicken Curry

Taste the curried chicken & adjust the flavoring if desired. Dust the grated coriander over top.

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HOW TO COOK CHICKEN CASSEROLE

June 1, 2010 by  
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CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Ingredients to cook Chicken Casserole:

1 1/4 c. spaghetti, broken into 2″ pieces
1 1/2 – 2 c. cooked chicken, turkey, tuna or ham
1/4 c. diced pimiento
1/4 c. diced green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. turkey or chicken broth or H2O
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 3/4 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions to cook Chicken Casserole:

Step 1 to cook Chicken Casserole

Make spaghetti and remove H2O.

Step 2 to cook Chicken Casserole

Toss with some other ingredients. Cover with cheese.

Step 3 to cook Chicken Casserole

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min.

Step 4 to cook Chicken Casserole

Can be frozen before or after baking.

Step 5 to cook Chicken Casserole

Other good add-on: H2O chestnuts, black olives.

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