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Chicken Tikka Masala, from Cook's Illustrated
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This Chicken Tikka Masala is a moderately spicy dish, that sounds "Indian" but really originated in the U
- MASALA SAUCE:
- CHICKEN TIKKA
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts , trimmed of fat
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion , diced fine, about 1 1/4 cups
- 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 fresh serrano chile , ribs and seeds removed, flesh minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Baked Chicken Breasts in Gravy
By SMorrissey
Instructions for gravy: Melt butter and add flour; stir to brown a little
- Gravy:
- 3 lb. boneless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Lawry's seasoning
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp chicken base
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp kitchen bouquet
The Ultimate Pizza Dough, from King Arthur Flour
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is, truly, the most flavorful pizza dough with the perfect texture of a crunchy crust
- 1 3/4 cups (7 1/4 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour*
- 1 1/4 cups (7 1/4 ounces) semolina*
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) King Arthur Easy-Roll Dough Improver (optional, but helpful)
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon (1/4 ounce) Pizza Dough Flavor (optional, but delicious)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons (7/8 ounce) olive oil
- 1 1/8 cups to 1/4 cups (9 to 10 ounces) cool water; use the lesser amount in summer, the greater amount in winter (and something in between in spring and fall)
- If you don't want to use semolina, use a total of 3 cups all-purpose flour, and reduce the water to 1 cup + 2 tablespoons.
Asian Barbecue Chicken Slaw
By Susan52
In a large bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, oil and vinegar until blended
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup honey mustard salad dressing
- 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 4 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted, divided
- 3 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided
Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
By á-114223
Hot ham and cheese sandwiches are a great weeknight meals served with chips and a side salad
- POPPY SEED SAUCE:
- 24 white dinner rolls
- 24 pieces honey ham
- 24 small slices Swiss cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup miracle whip
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
By á-42065
Pound chicken, layer ham & cheese, roll up & secure with toothpick
- 6 breasts (1/2); 6 slices ham; 6 slices Swiss cheese; 1 envelope shake & bake original; 1 can cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup Mayo.; 1 beaten egg; 1/2 cup or more Parmesan cheese.
- Pound chicken, layer ham & cheese, roll up & secure with toothpick. Coat with egg and shake & bake & refrigerate 2-6 hours. Remove 15 minutes before cooking. Bake 375 for 30 minutes but sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Coconut Curry Chicken
By á-173716
This Coconut Curry Chicken recipe is well balanced due to the heat from th ecurry and the mellow sweetness of the c...
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tsp. curry powder, divided
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 can (14 oz.) lite coconut milk
- 1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Grilled Stuffed Chicken
By doroalry
Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to med-high
- 4 - 4 oz. chicken breasts
- 4 roasted red pepper strips
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- approximately 20 baby spinach leaves
- 4 Weight Watchers String Cheese
- light Italian dressing for basting
Pum's Chicken with Cashew Nuts
By JoBellette
Gai Phad Med Mamuang
- Please note this is one serve - just multiply for additional serves...
- 1 cup sliced chicken
- 1 tsp garlic chopped
- 1 Chinese spoon vegetable oil
- 1 tsp chilli paste (add more or less according to taste)
- 3 drops chilli oil
- 1 Chinese spoon oyster sauce
- 1 chinese spoon light soy sauce
- 1 Chinese spoon sugar
- 2 Chinese spoons cashew nuts
- 1/2 onion cut into small pieces
- 1 spring onion stalk
Fiery Shrimp Quesadillas
By á-46561
Fiery shrimp put the flame back into your relationship with quesadillas! Spice it up with Sriracha and get fresh wi...
- 20 extra large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 2 cups Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Creamy Chicken Noodle soup
By á-64886
Good old comfort make you feel all warm and cozy soup
- 2 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
- 1 bay leaf
- 100 oz. Swanson Chicken Broth
- 2 can(s) cream of chicken condensed soup
- 2 cup(s) heavy cream
- 11 oz. grandma's frozen noodles
- 1 cup(s) chopped onion
- 1 cup(s) chopped carrot or canned carrots drained
- 3 diced celery ribs
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes, dried
- 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Kebabs
By á-3145
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine
- Vegetable oil, for the grill
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 24 pieces (about 1 1/2 inches each)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 4 ounces fontina cheese, cut into 24 cubes (about 1/2 inch each)
- 24 thin slices prosciutto (about 6 ounces)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
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