Sunday, 22 December 2013

Creamy dreamy chicken korma recipe

Photo: creamy dreamy chicken korma recipe

Takes: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook
Serves: 7

Ingredients

6 chicken breast diced
6 tomatoes diced
1 Knorr Chicken Stock Pot
1 carton coconut cream
300ml double cream
2 tbs greek yoghurt
1 tsp Ground cumin
1tsp fenugreek
1tsp mild chilli powder
1tsp Cinnamon
1 onion diced
4 cloves garlic crushed
6 mushrooms sliced
4 tsp ground tumeric
1tsp Garam masala
thumb size piece of ginger
dash olive oil
2 tsp Ground almonds

Preparation

Brown chicken with a dash of olive oil on high in stock pot for about 10 mins

Turn down to medium heat then add stock made up with 300 ml of boiling water

Then add diced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and diced onions and stir for 10 mins

Then add all spices except turmeric continue to stir for 10 mins

Then add ginger, coconut cream, double cream and greek yoghurt simmer for 10 mins

Then add ground almonds and turmeric stir and simmer for a further 15 mins and serve with pilau rice and garlic naan bread

if mixture starts to get a little dry top up with a little more stock

Recipe by: Evonne Lond
Adopted from Tesco Realfood

Chicken, Banana and mint Maryland Chicken Filo Parcels recipe

Photo: Chicken, Banana and mint Maryland Chicken Filo Parcels Recipe


Takes: 45 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 Skinless chicken breasts
4 Fresh corn on the cob
1 400g tin cannellini beans
2 bananas peeled
a pinch sea salt and cracked black pepper
1 large wineglass of dry white wine
300ml Double cream
55g butter
130g Pancetta cubes
a handful fresh mint leaves
1 packet Filo pastry sheets
20g extra butter for the pastry

Preparation

Pre cook the Maryland Chicken: Preheat your oven to 220°C/425°F/gas 7 and get yourself an appropriately sized roasting tray. Run a knife down the length of the raw corn cobs to remove the lovely sweet bits of corn. Once done, add the corn to the tray and discard the cobs. Using a fork (or your fingers!), squash up half your cannellini beans until you have a pulp and add these, with the unsquashed half of the beans, to the tray. Next thing to do is to chop the chicken into bite sized pieces, about the size of the tip of your thumb. Next chop up the bananas into much smaller pieces, the about the size of the tip of your smallest finger. Add the chicken and the banana to the tray. Add your wine and double cream, then divide the 55g of the butter into little knobs and scatter these all around the tray. Add the pancetta cubes and bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes

Take out the chicken tray bake and now make the Filo parcels: Open out pastry and cut into 15cm/6" squares. Brushing each square lightly with butter, layer up in pairs with the corners offset. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the Maryland Chicken in centre of each pastry stack topped with half a mint leaf and bring up pastry around sides and top to form a 'purse'. Squeeze together gently at top to seal, open out corners and lightly brush with butter. Make the filo parcels one by one, keeping the rest of the pastry under a lightly dampened cloth so that it does not dry out. Place the parcels in the fridge to chill for 30 mins.

And Bake.. Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C for fan assisted ovens)/Gas M 7. Have ready a lined baking sheet. Place the parcels on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 mins or until golden brown. And that's it. You'll have a wonderful and truely tasty dinner for your guests.

Adopted from Tesco Realfood

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Caramelized Baked Chicken Legs/Wings Recipe

Photo: Caramelized Baked Chicken Legs/Wings Recipe

Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

 2 1/2 lbs chicken legs
1 2/3 tablespoons olive oil (to help it stop sticking to the pan)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 2/3 tablespoons ketchup
3/4 cup honey
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

Directions:
 
1 Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

2 Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.

3 Pour over the chicken.

4 Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

5 Could also use wings or pork ribs.

Adopted from food.com

Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Photo: Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe


By Deb's Recipes

Total Time: 45 mins
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Easy to assemble, deliciously creamy and a great choice for once-a-month cooking. And there is NO canned cream soup in my enchiladas -- Hope you give them a try!

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 flour tortillas, softened (8 inches each)
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, divided
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Directions:

1 In frypan, cook chicken and onion together in oil over medium-high heat until chicken is just done.

2 Divide cooked chicken evenly between 8 tortillas; add 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese to each tortilla.

3 Roll enchiladas and place seam-side down in 9x13" baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with no-stick cooking spray.

4 Melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in flour to make a roux; stir and cook until bubbly; gradually whisk in chicken broth then bring to boiling, stirring frequently.

5 Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and green chiles; pour sauce evenly over enchiladas.

6 Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese (baking dish may be double-wrapped and frozen at this point) and bake at 400F for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce near edges of baking dish is bubbly.

Adopted from food.com

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe

Photo: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe

By Denise in NH

Total Time: 55 mins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins

The mayonnaise make these chicken breast very moist and tender--enjoy!

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

1 Mix mayonnaise, cheese and seasonings.
2 Spread mixture over chicken breast and place in baking dish.
3 Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.

Adopted From food.com

Easy Garlic Chicken Recipe

Photo: Easy Garlic Chicken Recipe


A quick, easy chicken recipe for days when you don't want to spend time in the kitchen. Even finicky people will eat it. Goes great with traditional potatoes or rice. As it bakes, the garlic and sugar will melt into a sweet glaze. Customize with your favorite herbs or spices. After many comments, I have reduced the temperature at which to cook the chicken. I have also added instructions to wrap your baking sheet or casserole dish in aluminum foil for easier clean-up.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
additional herbs and spices, as desired

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking dish or cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil.
2 In small sauté pan, sauté garlic with the oil until tender.
3 Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar. Add additional herbs and spices as desired.
4 Place chicken breasts in a prepared baking dish and cover with the garlic and brown sugar mixture.
5 Add salt and pepper to taste.
6 Bake uncovered for 15-30 minutes, or until juices run clear. Cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken.

Adopted from food.com

Saturday, 23 November 2013

Maple-glazed roast chicken recipe

Photo: Maple-glazed roast chicken recipe

By Silvana Franco

Serves 2-3 |
Takes 10 minutes to make and 1½ hours to roast |

The glaze sets into a sticky, shiny coating that gives a yummy sweet-and-sour flavour to the bird.

 Ingredients

1.5kg whole free-range chicken
5 tbsp red wine vinegar
4 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Season the chicken and pour 2 tablespoons vinegar into the body cavity. Put in a roasting tin and roast for 1 hour 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, mix together the remaining vinegar with the syrup, cinnamon and sesame seeds. Brush half the mixture over the chicken and roast for a further 10 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze and return to the oven for a final 10 minutes, until the chicken is deeply golden and shiny. Rest for 5 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted carrots and leeks.

Nutritional info

Per serving (based on 3): 439kcals, 9.8g fat (2.4g saturated), 73.5g protein, 13.6g carbs, 11.7g sugar, 0.6g salt.

More Chicken Recipes:

Lemon, olive and rosemary chicken with butter bean salad
Chilli chicken with ginger and udon noodles
Griddled chicken with lemony barley couscous 
Chicken with a Parmesan & Pesto Crust   
One Pot Chicken and Pesto Risotto
Chicken and Rocket Wraps with Yogurt and Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto Dressing

Lemon, olive and rosemary chicken with butter bean salad recipe

Photo: Lemon, olive and rosemary chicken
 with butter bean salad recipe


By Catherine Hill

Serves 4 | Ready in 40 minutes

There's a Mediterranean flavour to this a zesty chicken dish with lemon, olive and rosemary making this recipe ideal for summer.

Ingredients

Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 garlic cloves, chopped
25g pitted mixed olives, chopped
1 tsp golden caster sugar
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Vegetable oil, for greasing
For the butter bean salad
2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
100ml chicken or vegetable stock, hot
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
200g French beans, steamed and halved
2 tsp sun-dried tomato paste
1 tsp white wine vinegar
4 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley

Method

1. In a large non-metallic bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, rosemary, garlic, olives and sugar. Season well and add the chicken. Toss to coat in the marinade, then set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Line the grill pan with foil, lightly grease with oil and add the chicken and its marinade – spread out in the pan. Grill for 15-20 minutes, turning and basting with the marinade as you go, until cooked. Set aside for a few minutes, then thickly slice.
3. While the chicken is cooking, put the butter beans in a pan with the stock. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, until hot, then drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients and season.
4. Divide between bowls and top with chicken slices to serve.

Nutritional info

Per serving: 307kcals, 5.9g fat (1.2g saturated), 37.9g protein, 27.3g carbs, 6.8g sugar, 2.3g salt

Adopted from Delicious Magazine

More Chicken Recipes:

Chilli chicken with ginger and udon noodles
Griddled chicken with lemony barley couscous
Chicken with a Parmesan & Pesto Crust 
One Pot Chicken and Pesto Risotto
Chicken and Rocket Wraps with Yogurt and Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto Dressing
One-pot pancetta-wrapped chicken thighs

Friday, 22 November 2013

Chilli chicken with ginger and udon noodles recipe

Photo: Chilli chicken with ginger and udon noodles

By Catherine Hill

Serves 4 | Takes 20 minutes to make, plus marinating

Healthy, light, tasty and filling, this Asian chicken recipe will tick all the boxes

 Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breasts
Finely grated zest of 1 lime, 1 tbsp juice, plus extra lime halves to serve
4 tbsp Thai sweet chilli dipping sauce (we like Blue Dragon)
3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
200g tenderstem broccoli, trimmed
100g mangetout, trimmed
2 x 300g packs Amoy Straight To Wok Udon Noodles
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1cm piece fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Method

1. Use a sharp knife to make a few slashes in the chicken breasts, then put them in a non-metallic bowl. Add the lime zest and juice, chilli sauce and coriander and stir well. Set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
2. Preheat the grill to medium. Place the chicken on the rack of a grill pan and grill for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, steam the broccoli for 3 minutes and the mangetout for 2 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
4. Put the noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and return to the pan. Add the hot broccoli and mangetout, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and sesame seeds and gently combine.
5. Divide the noodles between 4 bowls, then slice the chicken and arrange on top. Serve with extra lime halves to squeeze over.

Nutritional info

Per serving: 506kcals, 7.9g fat (2.6g saturated), 40.5g protein, 59.7g carbs, 10.6g sugar, 2g salt 

More Chicken Recipes: 

Griddled chicken with lemony barley couscous
Chicken with a Parmesan & Pesto Crust
One Pot Chicken and Pesto Risotto
Chicken and Rocket Wraps with Yogurt and Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto Dressing
One-pot pancetta-wrapped chicken thighs
Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken

Griddled chicken with lemony barley couscous recipe

Photo: Griddled chicken with lemony barley
couscous recipe

 A quick, light and healthy chicken recipe.

 Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
80g barley couscous
100ml hot vegetable stock
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice and
1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
Chopped parsley to season
Green beans and lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1. Using a rolling pin, bash the chicken breasts flat between sheets of cling film. Brush the chicken with olive oil and cook in a griddle pan for 3-4 minutes each side, until cooked through.
2. In a bowl, mix the couscous with the vegetable stock, cover and leave for 4 minutes. Stir in the olive oil and microwave on High for 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the lemon juice and toasted pine nuts, some chopped parsley and season.
4. Serve with blanched green beans and the chicken, sliced into 3, with lemon wedges to squeeze over.

Adopted from Delicious Magazine

More Chicken Recipes:

Chicken with a Parmesan & Pesto Crust
One Pot Chicken and Pesto Risotto
Chicken and Rocket Wraps with Yogurt and Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto Dressing
One-pot pancetta-wrapped chicken thighs
Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken
Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto 

Sunday, 17 November 2013

Chicken with a Parmesan & Pesto Crust Recipe

Photo: Chicken with a Parmesan & Pesto Crust Recipe

Serves: 4, On the table in: Over 60 Minutes

Ingredients

Olive oil for greasing & drizzling
4 chicken breasts, skin removed
100g fresh breadcrumbs
45g fresh Parmesan, grated
45g pine nuts
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4-5 tablespoons Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto
Salt & freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Lightly grease a baking tray with a little oil.

Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, to make eight thin fillets.

In a small bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pine nuts & parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Spread the Pesto all over the chicken breasts then cover generously with the cheesy crumb mixture. Place on the baking tray and scatter over any remaining topping. Drizzle with a little oil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crumbs are golden and the chicken is cooked through.

Adopted from Sacla

More Chicken Recipes:

One Pot Chicken and Pesto Risotto 
Chicken and Rocket Wraps with Yogurt and Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto Dressing 
One-pot pancetta-wrapped chicken thighs
Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken
Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto  
Chicken and Olive Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs 

One Pot Chicken and Pesto Risotto Recipe


Serves: 4, On the table in: Up to 60 Minutes

Ingredients

5 tbsp olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
300g tub Sacla’ Fresh Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 fresh rosemary sprig
3 garlic cloves, chopped
350g risotto rice
750ml-1 litre chicken stock, hot
250g cooking chorizo, cut into thick slices
2 tbsp Sacla’ Fresh Tomato Pesto
4 free-range skin-on chicken thighs, seasoned
Lemon wedges to serve
Fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan160°C/gas 4. In a shallow casserole dish, mix 4 tbsp of olive oil with the onion, Sacla’ Fresh Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce, rosemary and garlic. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes.

Remove from the oven. Stir in the risotto rice, hot chicken stock, chorizo and Sacla’ Fresh Tomato Pesto and season. Cover the dish again and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Fry the seasoned chicken, skin side down, for 5 minutes then set aside.

Remove the casserole dish from the oven, stir the rice and nestle the chicken on top. Cover again and return it to the oven for the last 10-15 minutes of cooking, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Scatter with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

Adopted from Sacla

More Chicken Recipes: 

Chicken and Rocket Wraps with Yogurt and Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto Dressing 
One-pot pancetta-wrapped chicken thighs
Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken
Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto  
Chicken and Olive Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs  
Chicken and Pesto Lasagne by Mitzie Wilson

Chicken and Rocket Wraps with Yogurt and Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto Dressing Recipe


Serves: 1, On the table in: Up to 15 Minutes 

Ingredients

200g tub Greek yogurt
1 ½ tsp Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto
1 ½ tsp mango chutney
200-250g leftover roast chicken
¼ cucumber, deseeded and cut into thin sticks
2 flour tortillas
Handful of rocket

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto, mango chutney and season with black pepper. Drizzle the mixture over the chicken and toss to coat. Divide the mixture between the tortillas and top with the cucumber and rocket. Wrap the tortillas to encase the filling.

Adopted from Sacla

More Chicken Recipes:

One-pot pancetta-wrapped chicken thighs
Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken
Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto  
Chicken and Olive Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs  
Chicken and Pesto Lasagne by Mitzie Wilson
Tagliatelle with Red Pesto, Chicken & Asparagus

One-pot pancetta-wrapped chicken thighs recipe

Photo: One-pot pancetta-wrapped chicken thighs recipe

Serves: 4, On the table in: Over 60 Minutes

Ingredients

8 slices pancetta or thin rindless streaky bacon
4 chicken thighs
4 Italian-style pork sausages, twisted in half & snipped
2 medium red onions, peeled & cut into 4 through the root
1 red pepper, halved, deseeded & cut into chunks
1 yellow pepper, halved, deseeded & cut into chunks
4-6 tblsp olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
8 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
65ml (2½ floz) white wine or water
200g (7oz) courgettes, trimmed & thickly sliced
400g (14oz) tin cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
350g jar Sacla’ Whole Cherry Tomato & Mascarpone Sauce
2 tblsp roughly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°Fan, Gas Mark 6.

Wind the pancetta or bacon around the chicken and place in a large roasting tin or ovenproof dish. Arrange the sausages, onions and peppers around the chicken, drizzle generously with olive oil, add the garlic, thyme and salt and pepper. Rub everything with the oil and seasonings, ensuring the chicken is skin-side uppermost. Pour over the wine or water, and cover with foil.

Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 20 minutes, basting with the juices once, remove the foil, add the courgette and cook for 10 minutes to allow the chicken to crisp up and become golden.

Remove from the oven, add the beans, pour over the Sacla’ Whole Cherry Tomato & Mascarpone Sauce, shake to combine and cook for a further 10 minutes. Scatter with parsley and serve.

More Chicken Recipes: 

Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken 
Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto
Chicken and Olive Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe

Photo: Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe


Makes6 to 8 servings

Active time: 30 min
Total time: 6 hr (includes marinating)

Spatchcocking a bird—cutting out the backbone and flattening it, allows the chicken to cook quickly and evenly, resulting in moist juicy meat. A flavorful marinade of lemon and herbs infuses the chicken—and your kitchen—with its heady scent. 

INGREDIENTS:

5 garlic cloves
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika (not smoked or hot); optional
2 (3 1/4 to 3 1/2 pound) chickens
2 lemons, quartered

EQUIPMENT:

an instant read thermometer; 2 heavy-duty gallon-sized sealable plastic bags

INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt. Add herbs and chop a few times together with garlic. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice until salt dissolves, then whisk in olive oil, paprika (if using), and 1 teaspoon pepper until combined. Set aside.
  • Working with one chicken at a time, place, breast side down, on work surface. Cut out backbone with poultry shears. Turn chicken over (breast side up) and tuck wings underneath, then with the heel of your hands, press down on breast to crack breastbone so that chicken will lie flat.
    Carefully run fingers between skin and meat to loosen skin from breast, thigh, and leg. Repeat with other chicken.
  • Put 1 chicken in a heavy-duty large sealable plastic bag and put bag in a large bowl. Pour half of marinade into bag and work marinade under and over skin. Seal bag, forcing out excess air, and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken. 
  • Put both bags in bowl (in case of leaks) and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Bring chickens to room temperature 30 minutes before roasting.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
  • Heat a large (12 to 14 inch) heavy skillet (not non-stick) over medium-high heat until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove 1 chicken from bag, discarding bag with marinade, and place, breast side down, in skillet (no need to pat it dry). Sear chicken until skin is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer, breast side up (this is most easily done with tongs and a large spatula), to a large (18- by 13-inch) rimmed sheet pan.
  • Repeat with other chicken, arranging on same sheet pan.
  • Roast until an instant read thermometer inserted into fleshy part of thigh (do not touch bone) registers, 170°F, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Towards last 15 minutes of roasting, arrange lemons, with a cut side down, on pan around chicken.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.
  • If lemons aren’t roasted enough, return to oven while chicken rests. When browned, transfer lemons with tongs to a platter.
  • Strain pan juices into a fat separator or large measuring cup and let fat rise to the top. Reserve pan juices and discard fat.
  • Cut chicken into quarters and serve on platter with roasted lemons. Serve pan juices on the side.

COOKS’ NOTES:

Chicken can be marinated 1 day ahead and kept chilled.

Photo: Jeffrey Schad
by Melissa Roberts with Food and Prop Styling by Paul Grimes

More Chicken Recipes:


Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto
Chicken and Olive Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs

Saturday, 2 November 2013

Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto Recipe

Photo: Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto Recipe


Serves: 4, On the table in: Up to 60 Minutes

Ingredients

4 free range chicken breasts with the skin on
1/2 a pack of Fresh Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto or 1/2 a jar of Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto.
1 jar of Sacla' Vine Ripened Tomato & Marscarpone Stir-in.
400g (14oz) canned chopped tomatoes
Grated Parmesan

Instructions

Heat the oven to 180C, 160C fan, 350F, gas 4. Heat a frying pan, season the chicken and fry skin side down for 2 minutes until crispy. Cut a pocket in the thickest side of each and spoon in the Classic Basil Pesto.

Pour the Tomato & Mascarpone Stir-in and the tomatoes into a oven proof dish and sit the chicken breasts on top. Grate over some Parmesan and bake for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling. Serve with roasties.

Source: Sacla UK

More Chicken Recipes:


Chicken and Olive Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs
Chicken and Pesto Lasagne by Mitzie Wilson
Tagliatelle with Red Pesto, Chicken & Asparagus
Chicken Garbure
Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Mascarpone, Mushrooms and Parmesan
Roasted Chicken Breasts with Basil Pesto

Chicken and Olive Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs Recipe

Photo: Chicken and Olive Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs Recipe


Serves: 2, On the table in: Up to 30 Minutes

Ingredients

300g of Fresh Pasta (eg 1 pack of Fresh Sacla' Trofie pasta)
1 Pack of Fresh Sacla' Olive & Tomato Pesto or 1 jar of Sacla' Italian Tomato & Olive Stir-in.
150g (5oz) cooked chicken, shredded
3tsp Sacla; Fiery Chilli Pangrattato (breadcrumbs)
Chopped parsley, to serve 

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to instructions then stir through the sauce and chicken with 1tsp of the cooking water. Season, divide between bowls and top with crispy breadcrumbs and chopped parsley.

Source: Sacla UK

More Chicken Recipes:


Chicken and Pesto Lasagne by Mitzie Wilson
Tagliatelle with Red Pesto, Chicken & Asparagus
Chicken Garbure
Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Mascarpone, Mushrooms and Parmesan
Roasted Chicken Breasts with Basil Pesto
One-Pot Tomato & Olive Chicken with Gnocchi

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Chicken and Pesto Lasagne by Mitzie Wilson Recipe

Photo: Chicken and Pesto Lasagne by Mitzie Wilson Recipe

Serves: 6, On the table in: Over 60 Minutes

This has become a bit of a favourite in our family - it is rich, hearty and smart enough to serve for a family gathering - you could just about stretch it to serve 8 if you serve lots of green salad and garlic bread with it too.


Ingredients

500g minced turkey or chicken
1 onion, peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 tomatoes, roughly chopped
6 tbsp tomato purée
1 red pepper de-seeded and cut into strips
1/2 tsp dried oregano
250g fresh egg lasagne sheets
Salt and pepper
225g washed spinach
250g ricotta cheese
6 tbsp Classic Basil Pesto
150ml crème fraiche
125g mozzarella, grated
25g Parmesan, grated


Instructions

Dry fry the minced chicken or turkey and onion for about 5 minutes until browned and the onion is beginning to soften. Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato purée and then the red pepper and oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes then pour over 150ml water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile soak the lasagne sheets in boiling water or as directed on the packet.

Place the spinach in a colander over the sink and pour over boiling water until the spinach has wilted. Press gently to remove as much water as possible then place the spinach in a bowl with the ricotta and Pesto. Mix well.

Set oven to 180°c/160 fan/gas mark 4.

Place 2 sheets of lasagne in the base of a 2.5 lt oven proof baking dish and pour over half the chicken mixture. Top with half the ricotta mixture. Add another 2 sheets of lasagne and most of the remaining chicken mixture, reserving a couple of tablespoons for the top.

Add the remaining ricotta mixture and top with the last 2 lasagne sheets. Spoon over the reserved chicken mixture then spread with crème fraiche and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until piping hot in the centre and golden brown.

Photo from: Mitzie Wilson 'Mince! 100 Fabulously Frugal Recipes'. Publisher: Absolute Press. Photograph by Kate Whitaker


Source: Sacla UK

More Chicken Recipes:

Tagliatelle with Red Pesto, Chicken & Asparagus
Chicken Garbure
Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Mascarpone, Mushrooms and Parmesan
Roasted Chicken Breasts with Basil Pesto
One-Pot Tomato & Olive Chicken with Gnocchi
Pesto Roast Chicken with Garlic and Parmesan    

Saturday, 19 October 2013

Tagliatelle with Red Pesto, Chicken & Asparagus Recipe

Photo: Tagliatelle with Red Pesto, Chicken & Asparagus

Serves: 4, On the table in: Up to 15 Minutes

Ingredients

400g dried tagliatelle (or any pasta)
2 large skinless chicken breasts
190g jar of Sacla’ Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
250g asparagus
1/2tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and fry for 10 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

Meanwhile cook your pasta according to the packet instructions, until al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, cut the asparagus into 4cm pieces and add these to the pasta pan 1 minute before the pasta is due to be ready.

Drain the pasta and asparagus and return to the empty pan. Stir through the cooked chicken and the jar of Sun-dried Tomato Pesto. Divide among four bowls and serve immediately.


Source: www.sacla.co.uk

More Chicken Recipes:


Chicken Garbure
Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Mascarpone, Mushrooms and Parmesan
Roasted Chicken Breasts with Basil Pesto 
One-Pot Tomato & Olive Chicken with Gnocchi 
Pesto Roast Chicken with Garlic and Parmesan    
Roast Chicken with Sacla' Sun-Dried Tomato Paste  

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Chicken Garbure Recipe

Photo: Chicken Garbure Recipe

The Garbure is a wonderful dish for those chilly winter evenings. Warming, delicious and comforting is how I would describe it. I always serve a bowl of the broth first to my guests, and then for the main course the poached chicken with the root vegetables topped with some fresh truffle. This is the perfect dish for large family gatherings, because most of the work can be done well in advance which will leave you more time to enjoy yourself.

Number of Serves: 6-8
Preparation Time: 40 mins
Cooking Time: Stock 8 hours

Ingredients

Stock
1kg chicken Bones
1kg duck bones
300-400g cork neck on the bone
150-200g prosciutto fat & skin
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs of thyme
Sea salt
2 onions, roughly chopped
2 celery, roughly chopped
2 leeks, washed and roughly chopped
2 carrots, peeled & roughly chopped
2 turnips, peeled & roughly chopped
½ small pumpkin, peeled & roughly chopped
½ small Savoy cabbage, cut into large dice
Garnish
6 chicken breasts, skinless
Vegetables of the season, washed peeled and cut into manageable pieces
2 tbsp flat parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp duck fat or truffle oil
Sea Salt and freshly milled black pepper
1 small black truffle, optional
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Method

Stock
Combine all the ingredients together in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring regularly throughout the cooking process.
 

Cook for 6-8 hrs, then pass through a sieve and refrigerate until needed.

Completing the Garbure
Bring 1500mls of the stock to a gentle simmer, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place in the chicken breasts and the vegetable selection and poach gently until they cooked through. The chicken breasts will cook first, about 15 minutes depending on their size, remove and keep warm while the vegetables continue to cook for a further 5 minutes.
 

Finely sliced the chicken breast and placed into the warm serving bowls. Complete the dish by adding chopped parsley to the Garbure stock and vegetables then your choice of either duck fat or truffle oil. Generously fill the bowls and if you using truffle, grate a little over the top and serve.

Play Video: How to make Chicken Garbure 



Source: Chicken Channel 
 
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One-Pot Tomato & Olive Chicken with Gnocchi
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Roast Chicken with Sacla' Sun-Dried Tomato Paste   
Open Chicken Sandwich    

Sunday, 6 October 2013

Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Mascarpone, Mushrooms and Parmesan Recipe

Photo: Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Mascarpone, Mushrooms
and Parmesan Recipe


Serves: 2, On the table in: Up to 30 Minutes

Ingredients

2 free-range chicken breasts, skins left on
200g mixed mushrooms, sliced
50ml white wine
3 sprigs tarragon, 1 sprig finely chopped
1 jar Sacla' Tomato & Mascarpone Stir-in

Instructions

1 Heat the grill to medium-high. Season and lightly oil the chicken, and grill skin side up for 15 minutes or so, until the juices run clear and the skin is crisp and slightly blackened.

2 Meanwhile, heat a little oil in a pan, add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt and fry for a couple of minutes, until brown. Add the wine and whole tarragon sprigs and bubble until reduced by half, then turn down the heat slightly and add the Stir-in.

3 Simmer gently for a couple of minutes, stirring often. Check the seasoning and serve the chicken sliced, topped with the sauce, Parmesan and chopped tarragon, with steamed green beans on the side.


Source: Sacla UK   


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Roasted Chicken Breasts with Basil Pesto Recipe

Photo: Roasted Chicken Breasts with Basil Pesto Recipe


Serves: 2, On the table in: Up to 30 Minutes

Ingredients

2 x 175g chicken breasts
1 tblsp olive oil
2 rounded tbsp Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190°C, 375°F, Gas Mark 5.

Make 3 deep slashes in the chicken breasts with a small sharp knife. Rub the chicken with the olive oil and season well. Spoon the Pesto into the little pockets made by the slashes and place in a small ovenproof dish.

Roast on the middle shelf of the oven for 18 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Serve on warm dinner plates with a simple salad of rocket leaves. Buonissimo.

Tip: For a change, try using Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto rather than Classic Basil Pesto.


Source: Sacla UK  

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One-Pot Tomato & Olive Chicken with Gnocchi Recipe

Photo: One-Pot Tomato & Olive Chicken with Gnocchi Recipe


Serves: 4, On the table in: Up to 60 Minutes

Ingredients

4 large chicken thighs
3 tblsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
1 small lemon, zest & juice
few sprigs thyme
4 heaped tblsp rough breadcrumbs
1 heaped tblsp roughly chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 x 500g pack potato gnocchi
2 x 190g jars Sacla' Italian Tomato & Olive Stir-in
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190°C, 375°F, Gas Mark 5.

Put the chicken in an ovenproof dish, drizzle with a little olive oil, add half the garlic, the lemon juice and some seasoning and rub well to coat. Sprinkle with the thyme.

Roast the chicken on the middle shelf of the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden, basting once or twice. Drain off any excess oil.

Meanwhile, make the breadcrumb mixture. Pour the rest of the oil into a small non-stick frying pan over a moderate heat. Add the rest of the garlic, then the breadcrumbs and fry for 3-4 minutes or until crisp and golden, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat, add the parsley and lemon zest and set aside.

Put a pan of salted water on to boil for the gnocchi. Add the gnocchi to the pan, bring back to the boil, then reduce the heat down a little and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface. Drain in a colander.

Next, pour the Tomato & Olive Stir-in around the chicken along with 120ml boiling water, then carefully stir in the gnocchi, and bake for a further 5-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is piping hot. Remove from the oven, scatter over the breadcrumbs mixture and serve. Buon Appetito!


Source: Sacla UK  


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Saturday, 5 October 2013

Pesto Roast Chicken with Garlic and Parmesan Recipe

Photo: Pesto Roast Chicken with Garlic and Parmesan Recipe

Serves: 6, On the table in: Over 60 Minutes

Ingredients

small handful lemon thyme
2kg free-range or organic chicken
1 tblsp olive oil
1 large clove garlic, peeled & crushed
190g jar Sacla' Classic or Organic Basil Pesto
1 heaped tblsp finely grated Parmesan
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6.

Put the thyme in the centre of a large roasting tin, place the chicken on top, then rub generously with the olive oil and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil.

Roast the chicken on the middle shelf of the oven for 1¼ hours, basting with the juices once or twice. Remove the foil, spoon over the Pesto and scatter with the Parmesan. Return to the oven and bake for a further 15 minutes. The chicken is ready when it's golden brown all over and the juices run clear when you poke one of the thighs with a small fine skewer.

Once cooked to your liking, remove from the oven and loosely cover with a clean piece of foil. Leave to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Buonissimo!


Source: Sacla UK
 
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Roast Chicken with Sacla' Sun-Dried Tomato Paste Recipe

Photo: Roast Chicken with Sacla' Sun-Dried Tomato Paste Recipe

Serves: 4, On the table in: Over 60 Minutes

Ingredients

whole chicken (Medium)
1 x jar Sacla' Sun-Dried Tomato Paste 190g or Tomato & Chilli Paste if you like a kick
1 x lemon quartered
4 x qhole garlic cloves
sprig of fresh rosemary

Instructions

Preheat your oven to Gas Mark 6/400'F/200'C

Stuff the chicken with the lemon, garlic cloves and rosemary.

Thickly brush the skin of the chicken with Sacla' Sun-Dried Tomato Paste and roast for 1 ½ - 2 hours until the juices run clear. (Cooking times may vary - Follow instructions on label for exact timings).

For a delicious accompaniment, toss roasted vegetables like potatoes and carrots in Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto just before serving. Buonissimo!


Source: Sacla UK

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Monday, 30 September 2013

Open Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Photo:  Open Chicken Sandwich Recipe


This fancy flavour combination will take your open chicken sandwich to the next level !

Ingredients

2 slices thick sourdough
150g baked ricotta

2 x 200g Bannockburn Free Range Chicken breast fillets, split in half
2 teaspoons sumac
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

4 field mushrooms, cut into large chunks
20g Butter
2 clove garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ bunch parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Method
  1. Place chicken, sumac, olive oil and salt and pepper in a bowl. Coat very well. Heat a non stick frying pan and sear the chicken for 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Keep in a warm area.
  2. Place olive oil and butter in a large frying pan on high heat. Sauté the mushrooms for 5 minutes. Now add the garlic, parsley and lemon juice and cook for a further 3 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
  3. To serve, place a large mound of mushrooms on each piece of warmed sourdough. Slice the chicken into three, on a diagonal. Place a few slices on top of the mushrooms. Add the slices of baked ricotta and drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil.

 Open Chicken Sandwich Recipe Video:



Source: www.chickenchannel.com.au 

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Poached Chicken with Spring Vegetable Salad Recipe

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An ideal lunch for summer, poaching the chicken and vegetables makes this dish a very healthy choice. 

Ingredients
  • 1 Bannockburn Free Range Chicken
  • Selection of seasonal vegetables, such as baby carrots, fresh peas, broad beans, baby fennel all cooked individually in boiling salted water and refreshed in cold water then drained.
  • 5 litres of chicken stock
For the vinaigrette
  • 200 ml chicken stock, reduced to 60ml
  • 125 ml olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • Juice of ¼ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon, finely chopped
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Place the mustard, salt, ground pepper, white wine vinegar, lemon juice and warm reduced stock into a bowl and mix well. Gradually add the olive oil whisking continuously until all the oil is added.

Method
  1. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer and add the chicken. Cover with a lid and gently cook for 40 minutes.
  2. Turn off the heat and allow the chicken to cool in the liquid.
  3. Once the chicken is warm, cut it into 8 pieces and place the pieces into a large bowl.
  4. Add the vegetables, herbs and vinaigrette. Mix well and let the salad stand for half an hour for all the flavors to combine together, before serving onto individual plates.

Source: www.chickenchannel.com.au 
 
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Saturday, 28 September 2013

Chicken Tandoori Roll Recipe

Photo: Chicken Tandoori Roll Recipe


Tandoori is fast becoming a favourite amongst Australians. Simple, quick and easy but no shortage on taste, give this one a go!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons store bought tandoori paste
1 tablespoons yoghurt
1 knob grated ginger
4 chicken thighs

4 naan bread
4 tablespoons natural Greek yoghurt
8 mint leaves

1 cucumber, finely sliced
½ bunch spring onions, sliced into 2cm batons
Juice ½ lime

Method

  1. Combine tandoori paste, yoghurt, and ginger in a large glass bowl. Add the chicken and marinate. Allow the chicken to marinate overnight if possible.
  2. Heat griddle pan and spray with rice bran oil. Sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Turning continuously to ensure the marinade does not burn.
  3. In a bowl, toss the cucumber and sprin onion with the lime juice, yoghurt and mint leaves
  4. To serve, warm up naan bread, slice the chicken into strips and wrap the chicken and cucumber salad with the naan bread.
Play Chicken Tandoori Roll Video:

Mexican Chicken & Bean Pizza Recipe

Photo: Mexican Chicken & Bean Pizza Recipe


Traditional favourites made healthy 

Ingredients

300g lean Bannockburn Free Range chicken thigh fillets, fat trimmed
1 tsp Mexican chilli powder
1/3 cup (90g) no added salt tomato paste
4 x 60g wholegrain tortillas
1 cup (170g) drained canned red kidney beans
4 green shallots, thinly sliced
½ cup (60g) grated low-fat pizza cheese
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tbs coarsely chopped fresh coriander
½ medium ripe avocado, stone removed
1 tbs lime juice

Method

Preheat oven to 220°C or 200°C fan-forced.

Sprinkle chicken with chilli powder. Lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over high heat.

Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan, set aside to cool, then slice thinly.

Spread 1 tablespoon of tomato paste over each tortilla. Top each tortilla with beans, chicken, shallots and cheese. Place pizzas on 2 large baking trays and bake for 8-10 minutes or until bases are crisp and golden.


Source: www.chickenchannel.com.au 

 
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