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Jamaican Curry Chicken
By lorik
A deliciously spicy chicken curry flavored with the Jamaican flavors of curry powder, allspice, garlic, ginger, and...
- 4-pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1⁄2-inch pieces
- 1 ⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 ⁄4 cup coconut oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 chayote squash, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, slit in half lengthwise
- cooked white rice, for serving
Beef Cabbage Casserole
By juliedee29
Easy to make beef and cabbage casserole is a perfect weeknight dinner
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce, or crushed tomatoes
- 3 1/2 pound head cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 (14-ounce) cans beef broth
- Monterey jack cheese, for serving
Thai Garlic Pepper Chicken
By Dr_Mom
Tofu can be substituted for chicken if you want a vegetarian dish
- 1 chicken breast, sliced into thin bite-size pieces (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup garlic cloves, smashed
- 3/4 teaspoon palm sugar (or white sugar)
- 3/4 teaspoon white pepper powder or :black pepper powder: (or mix ’em!)
- 1 3/4 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons oil (enough to coat bottom of pan)
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon coriander leaves (for garnish)
Teriyaki Sesame Chicken
By Sharon T
Marinating the chicken overnight in a homemade teriyaki sauce infuses it with a wonderful flavor everyone loves
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar or honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie
By Susan52
Pick meat from bones and cut into bite size pieces
- 6 5-6″ Foil Pot Pie Tins
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken or Fried Chicken
- 2 sheet Puff Pastry Dough
- 4-5 Potatoes
- 4-5 Carrots
- 2 cup Frozen Peas
- 2 can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 15 oz Milk
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Baked Firecracker Chicken Tenders
By NikkiH93
Preheat oven to 425 and grease a large baking sheet with nonstick spray
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs + 3 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup flour
- sauce
- 1/3 cup Frank's hot sauce (this brand really makes the sauce!)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water
Pressure Cooker Sunday Gravy, Italian Ragu Sauce over Pasta
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Being a native Californian, with a combination of German and Mexico roots, I'd never heard of-- yet along-- tasted ...
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2 1/4 pounds), cut into 2-rib sections
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage links
- 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2-cups)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4-teaspoons)
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2/3 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- MEATBALLS:
- 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (Six tablespoons of plain yogurt thinned with 2 tablespoons of milk can be substituted for the buttermilk.)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound meatloaf mix* (I used a combo of ground beef and pork)
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped fine
- 1 ounce Pecorino Romano, grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- PASTA:
- 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons table salt
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Chicken Scaloppini with Peppers and Mushrooms
By cindygwest
The chicken breasts will be easier to slice in half if you freeze them for 15 minutes first
- 3 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 shallot, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Pie Crust
By AuntieGooper
Preheat the oven to 375F Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, then add onion and carrots
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup sliced carrot
- 1/2 cup peas
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (turkey works as well for a post-Thanksgiving meal)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- A splash of white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh thyme to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 whole unbaked pie crusts
- 1 whole egg
- 2 tablespoons water
Country Farm Chicken Casserole
By mzander
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 medium Vidalia onion (Sweet)
- 5 slices bacon
- 2 large potatoes
- 1/2 cup canned mushroom (1 Cup Fresh)
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cream of chicken soup
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
One Pan Balsamic Chicken
By KennyB07
This One Pan Balsamic Chicken recipe makes an easy dinner solution when you're running low on time
- 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and pinch freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed of tough ends, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Crustless Mini Quiche Muffins
By ruthg
Make these mini quiche muffins on the weekend, and have leftovers to reheat for an easy weekday breakfast
- FILLING:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or other herb)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- VEGGIES:
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into teeny tiny florets
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped small
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup onion, diced fine
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed, diced fine (optional)
- ADD-INs:
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar, gruyere, mozzarella, or other cheese, divided
- 1 pound bacon, sausage, or other meat, fully cooked
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