Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Pan Fried Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Basil Sauce

Chicken breast recipes are soft and delicious to eat. One can make numerous types of recipe with it. Try this delicious pan fried chicken breasts with lemon and basil sauce at your home. The main ingredients used are 4 chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed, 6 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup flour, 8 leaves iceberg lettuce, 10-12basil leaves and salt to taste.

For sauce, you will need Egg yolk 4, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 5-6 basil leaves, 1/2 cup clarified butter, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder and salt to taste.

Method of preparation
  • Make a mixture of salt, lemon juice, crushed black peppercorns and apply on both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • For the sauce, take the egg yolks in a pan and add one lemon juice and water. Cook continuously till the mixture gets thick. Remove from the heat and add clarified butter, salt, basil leaves, black peppercorns and the remaining lemon juice. Mix well and keep warm.
  • Add flour, ½ tsp black peppercorns and salt in a plate. Heat butter in a saucepan. Apply flour on both sides of the chicken and place in the pan. Fry on high flame for five minutes and then lower the heat and cook.
  • Do the same procedure on the other side. Arrange iceberg lettuce leaves on a big plate and season some crushed black peppercorns on it.
  • Put the chicken breasts over the lettuce and top them with hollandaise sauce. Serve decorated with whole basil leaves.

Simple and Delicious Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

If your friends are coming for the dinner at your place and you want to impress them, then try making grilled Hawaiian chicken recipe in the main course. They will certainly relish the dish and would love to come again for the dinner.

The main ingredients of this recipe are:

  • 3 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (reserve the other half for garnish)
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

It is easy to make Hawaiian grilled chicken recipe in a short time. First of all, add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, onions, coconut milk and sesame oil in a large bowl. Marinade chicken overnight or for at least 8 hours to make sure the flavor gets instilled. Then, grill chicken on each side for 5-7 minutes at low flame so that the marinade does not burn. You can also use an indoor grill pan in case you do not have a grill.

Grilled Hawaiian chicken can be served with coconut rice, which is easy to make. Just replace the half of the water in your rice with coconut milk. It is important to add the perfect amount of coconut milk to get the best flavors.

So, what are you waiting for? Service this scrumptious recipe over a platter of coconut rice and decorate with green onions and drops of additional soy sauce.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Enjoy the Hot Ginger Chicken Soup with Vegetables in a Cold Day

Chicken soup is healthy and delicious to eat. It is more tasty and delightful in the cool winter nights as compared to the scorching summers. There are different chicken soup recipes, but when none can be compared with the lip smacking ginger chicken soup recipe with vegetables. This soup is irresistible and one can have it endless times. It is easy to prepare in less than an hour. The main ingredients are

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 32-ounce containers low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons ginger grated fresh ginger
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 medium parsnips, chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 2 1/2-pound chicken
  • 4 biscuits
  • 4 scallions, sliced

Procedure:
  • Take a large pan and heat oil in it over medium flame. Add onion, ginger and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth. Stir in the carrots, parsnips, celery, turnip and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer until the vegetables are soft.
  • In the meantime, use a fork to shred the chicken meat, discarding the bones and skin.
  • Add chicken, scallions and peas to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
  • Your chicken soup is ready. Serve it with biscuits.

Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad- A Welcome Delight

Back in college our friend Michael was famous for her creamy tarragon chicken salad. Whoever tasted the chicken salad fell in love with it. The richness of white and dark meat is liked by everybody, but one can also use all one type. Whenever I make it, I thank Michael for giving me the recipe. My kids love it like anything. It is always a welcome delight. I make creamy tarragon salad occasionally and so far whoever ate asked for the recipe. The combination of yogurt and mayonnaise gives a usual chicken salad more spice and taste. You can make it in the last minutes. It will be ready in 12minutes. All you need several ingredients including:

•    1/4 cup mayonnaise
•    1/3 cup reduced-fat yogurt
•    1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
•    2 cups shredded skinless, boneless chicken (white and dark meat)
•    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•    1/4 teaspoon salt
•    3 ounces whole-grain crackers
•    1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
•    Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

As I told you, it is easy to make the creamy tarragon chicken salad recipe. Firstly, take a medium bowl and add yogurt, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt and black pepper in it. Stir with a whisk. Combine onion and chicken. Toss to mix all the ingredients properly. This chicken salad has worked well in my case and I hope the same goes in your case too. You can serve with steamed sugar snap peas or crackers.

Friday, July 18, 2014

Simple and Delicious Fried Cajun Chicken Breast Recipe

Recently, I have made fried Cajun chicken breast recipe and it was delicious. I’m sharing the recipe so that you can also make it for your loved ones. The ingredients used are 3 to 4 pound chicken (pieces), 2 tsp salt, 3 cups lard, vegetable oil, bacon drippings, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 5 dashes Louisiana hot sauce, 1/4 tsp ground white pepper,1/2 tsp garlic powder and 3 cups flour.
The procedure to make this chicken recipe is:

1. Place chicken pieces in a bowl and add salt, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne, pepper and hot sauce. Toss it; cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Now, place chicken in another bowl and pour buttermilk over it.
3. Heat lard, vegetable oil or bacon fat in a large skillet to 176°C.
4. Remove chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Empty chicken to a clean bowl and sprinkle with the flour.
5. When the oil is ready, add chicken pieces to the skillet and fry for about 8 minutes on each side. Empty chicken pieces on a plate and remove excess oil with paper towels. Keep it there for a few minutes so that the juices are settled and it would become more delicious to eat.

Now, you can also make fried Cajun chicken breast recipe at your home. I’m pretty sure that your loved ones will appreciate it.

Chocolate Chicken Mole- Delicious and Mouth-watering Recipe

Try making this simple and delicious chocolate chicken mole recipe in a short time. The main ingredients used are:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce from can, chopped
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 2 cups canned chop tomatoes
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 chicken, meat removed and shredded (skin and bones discarded)
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped peanuts, for garnish
  • 1 orange, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro, for serving
  • Flour tortillas, for serving
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced, for serving
  • The direction to make this chocolate chicken recipe is:
  • Keep a pot on medium heat and coat with the oil. Add garlic and onion, and stir for 5 minutes. Now, add chipotle pepper, adobo, tomatoes and raisins. Bring the flame to simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Empty the mixture into the food processor. Add peanut butter, soup, cinnamon and chili powder. Puree the mixture until smooth. Now, sprinkle salt and pepper.
  • Keep the mixture to the pot again over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add chocolate and stir till it gets melted. Now, add shredded chicken and heat properly.
  • Empty the mole to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds, peanuts and orange zest. Serve up with lime, cilantro, tortillas or avocado.

Enjoy the Scrumptious Boneless Chicken Bacon Recipe

I love cooking and make different dishes at my home. My family is fond of my cooking and their all-time favorite recipe is boneless chicken bacon. I have made it many times, but they never get bore of it. You can also try this recipe at your home. The main ingredients used in making boneless chicken bacon recipe are:-

•    1 kg center cut bacon
•    5 lg. boneless chicken breast
•    Red cooking wine
•    Onion powder
•    Spanish paprika
•    Garlic powder
•    Chili powder
•    Salt
•    Black pepper
•    Roasted garlic and herb seasoning

First of all, prepare chicken breast by cutting off all flat and wash it properly. Now, preheat oven to 425 degree F. Cover the bottom of the baking dish with a foil and put boneless chicken on it. Season both sides of chicken with onion powder, Spanish paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper and salt. Wrap the centered cut bacon around the chicken. To make it presentable, you can tie the bacon in a knot facing upwards. Now, season with roasted garlic and herbs on the top of the bacon tied chicken. If you love spicy food, you can also add red pepper flakes on the top of the chicken. In the end, add a cup of red cooking wine on the bottom of the pan and cook for about 80 minutes. Take the chicken breast out and cover them with the foil. Let them set for 15 minutes.

Now, serve the mouth-watering recipe to others.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Healthy, Sweet and Savory Southern Chicken Cornbread Casserole Recipe

I am not sure how this (southern chicken-cornbread casserole) recipe found its way into my kitchen, but I am certainly glad it did. All my family members love to eat this corn bread chicken recipe and it is our favorite food. You can also make this simple sweet and savory recipe and I am sure that your whole family will love it. The ingredients used to make casserole are:
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper (according to taste)
  • 1cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 3 green onions (chopped)

For making cornbread topping, use 1 pouch (6.5 oz) cornbread & muffin mix, 1 egg, 1 can (14.75 oz) cream style sweet corn and 2 tbsp butter (melted). The procedure to make the recipe includes the following steps:
  • Heat the oven to 400 degree F. Take a glass baking dish and spray cooking on it.
  • Now, in a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, milk and sour cream. Sprinkle salt and pepper according to your taste. Fold in cheese and green onions. Keep the mixture evenly into the dish.
  • Make cornbread mix by following the directions written on pouch, substitute cream style corn for the milk and add melted butter and egg. Spread evenly on the chicken mixture and bake for about 30 minutes.

To check, whether it is baked properly, insert toothpick in the middle of topping to see if it comes out clean.

Enjoy the Delectable Cashew Chicken Stir Fry Recipe with Rice

While making this scrumptious dish, the hardest part is keeping the cashews in the closet. My husband and my two little kids love them. It is really difficult to resist yourself from eating cashews. I am sure that you would also agree to it. The cashew chicken stir fry recipe is easy to make and will be ready in less than 30 minutes. 

The main ingredients required to serve for four people are 2 cups chicken soup (divided), 1-1/2 cups cashews, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 cups broccoli florets, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 garlic cloves (crushed), 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots and hot cooked rice. The procedure to make this recipe is as follows:

  • Take a pan and heat 3 tablespoons of chicken soup in it. In the meantime, stir soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch and remaining broth till it gets smoothened. Keep it aside.
  • Add chicken to the pan and stir on medium heat till the chicken is no longer pink i.e. for about 3-5 minutes. Empty with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • Mix carrots, garlic and celery to pan and cook for 3 minutes. Now, add peas and broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Mix soup mixture as well as chicken in the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes. In the end, add cashews.
  • The recipe is ready now. Serve with rice to enjoy the delicious recipe.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Chicken Chardon- Enjoy This Scrumptious Chicken Breast Recipe at Your Home

It is said that having good food in good company is one of the most enlightened bliss of life. Therefore, having chicken chardon with your favorite pals would surely be called as a great combination of quality food with quality time. It is easy to make and the ingredients of this recipe for serving eight people are 1 egg, 8 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 tsp sliced fresh parsley, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 pound chopped fresh mushrooms, 1 tsp fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper according to the taste.

The procedure for making chicken chardon is:

  • Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F).
  • Beat the egg in a shallow bowl and add salt, pepper and 1 tsp garlic powder.
  • Take a separate dish and mix bread crumbs, 1 tsp garlic powder and parmesan cheese together. Keep it  aside.
  • Add melted butter with lemon juice and empty about 2/3 butter mixture into the base of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Inclined the pan to coat the bottom properly. Spread mushrooms evenly in the bottom of the dish. First, dip chicken breast in the egg mixture and then into the bread crumb mixture. Now, keep the chicken mixture on the top of the mushrooms. Sprinkle the remaining butter with parsley over the chicken.
  • In the preheated oven, bake uncovered for 45 minutes until the chicken turns golden brown with juices run clear.
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Try Making Simple and Mouth-Watering Three-Pea Chicken Salad

Three-pea chicken salad recipe is healthy and delicious to eat. It is easy to make and do not require a lot of efforts. The main ingredients required for making the recipe are:

•    4 sprigs tarragon and 2 tsp crushed leaves
•    2 garlic cloves, 1 smashed, 1 minced
•    2 large shallots, 1 halved, 1 powdered
•    Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
•    1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
•    3 tablespoons olive oil
•    3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
•    1 cup shelled fresh English (or frozen, defrost) peas
•    1/2 pound thinly sliced stringed sugar snap peas
•    1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
•    1/2 cup thinly sliced stringed snow peas
•    2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
•    1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
•    8 slices toasted whole grain bread and/or lettuce leaves

For making the recipe, first of all, keep tarragon sprigs, smashed garlic, halved shallot and chicken in a medium pan. Now, add water to cover by a single inch and sprinkle some salt and pepper. Bring water to a boil. After that, remove the pan from heat and cover it until the chicken is cooked properly, say 15–25 minutes (depending on chicken breasts’ size). Put the chicken to a plate to cool and slice it. In the meantime, take a small bowl and beat yogurt, oil, crushed shallot and minced garlic in it. Sprinkle some salt and pepper.

Mix all peas in a medium bowl and add chicken, dressing, crushed tarragon, chives, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice in it. You can add more salt, pepper or lemon juice, if required and serve over lettuce leaves or toasted bread.

Chicken Soup- A Welcome Meal on the Cold Days

A hot bowl of chicken soup is indeed a welcome meal on any cold day as it soothes a sore throat and keeps the nasal passages moist. Also, a healthy chicken soup filled with vegetables eases the cold and flu symptoms. The best thing is that your mother can never say “no” to it.

You can prepare chicken soup recipe easily. For serving 4 people, it will take just 1hour and 05 minutes in this preparation. The main ingredients needed for making chicken soup recipe are 3 to 4 pound chicken, 6 peeled carrots, 1 large yellow onion (quartered), 4 celery stalks, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns and 2 1/2 tsp salt.

For making chicken soup, firstly, keep the chicken in a large pot. Chop 3 carrots, 2 celery stalks into small pieces and cut up the onion. Now, add the chopped vegetables to the pot with the peppercorns, salt, and sufficient cold water to fill (almost 8 cups). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked properly. Thereafter, empty the chicken to a bowl to let it cool down. Strain the soup to put back to the pot while discarding the vegetables. Cut the remaining celery and carrot finely and add them to the broth. Simmer and heat for about 10 minutes until it gets tender. Slice the chicken when it is cooled and add to the soup. Serve the soup in all the bowls.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Make the Appetizing Chicken Alfredo Recipe at Your Home



Today, I am going to share the Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe with you. So, hurry and get ready to try something new and delicious.

The main ingredients required for making chicken Alfredo are:

•    1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
•    2 tsp Parsley flakes (dried)
•    4 tbsp Olive Oil
•    1 tsp Pepper (ground)
•    1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
•    1 lb Fettuccine or Linguine
•    1 cup White Wine
•    2 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
•    1/2 cup Onion (chopped)
•    1 tsp Oregano (dried)
•    1/2 cup Whipping Cream
•    1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)

Procedure:

  • Boil 6 quarts of water in a large container and add salt and pasta. Cook well.
  • While water is coming to a boil, heat up a large frying pan on low flame.  Add 2 tsp olive oil, 1/2 garlic, 1/4 cup onions and red pepper flakes.
  • Add chicken pieces to the pan and cook for a few minutes until it is done.  Now, remove the chicken.
  • Add left over oil, garlic and onion in the pan and cook for about 1 minute.  Add white wine (remove fry pan from the stove while adding wine to prevent fire or other mishap) and continue cooking on medium heat until reduced in half.
  • Add parmesan cheese and cream (milk).  Mix till it is thickened (for about 2 minutes) and add parsley flakes afterwards.
  • Drain pasta and keep 1 cup of pasta-water for further use.  Add pasta to sauce and stir well (In case the pasta is too thick, add the reserved pasta-water). Put a few pieces of chicken in the pasta.
  • Empty the pasta in a serving bowl and put the rest of the chicken on top.
  • At the end, sprinkle some parsley and remaining cheese.



Healthy Chicken Breast Dishes- A Healthy and Scrumptious Alternative

Are you interested in switching to a healthier lifestyle, but just cannot make the entire family follow you? Is your family tired of having the same food at the dinner table? Are you ready for trying something new, exhilarating and filling? Healthy chicken breast dishes are an outstanding alternative for those who are looking for a healthy food without giving up the entire flavor. The blend of different spices, vegetables, cooking methods and starches can give a unique as well as appetizing twist to a plain weeknight dinner that the entire family will enjoy and satisfies their bellies.

Chicken can be made healthful as well as mouth-watering as it can adapt to almost all the flavors and taste imaginable. There are endless possibilities of using chicken as the base for healthy family meals. A breast chicken paired with jalapeno peppers and chipotle chilies would be perfect with the conventional Mexican fare of rice and beans. If you like Italian meal, you can cover it with herbs and Parmesan cheese and bake till it gets brown. No matter which flavor you enjoy the most, healthy chicken recipes thrive and can make the feast more special.

Chicken is enjoyed all over the world. The beauty of healthy chicken recipes is that they can use almost every part of a chicken in making different recipes. So, when you buy chicken for the next time, use as much as you require and keep the rest of the carcass in the refrigerator for the next time usage.

Easy and Best Chicken Soup Recipe for the Family

If you have to make soup for a big family then, you would look for an easy yet delicious soup recipe. Chicken soup is tempting, delicious, and nutritious that one can have endless times as there are many variations of this appetizing dish. It can be sweet, spicy or tangy. You can make different chicken soup recipes yet all delectably good. You can use noodles, potatoes, rice or barley to make it filling. A chicken tortilla soup or a chicken noodle soup recipe can make a delicious dinner.

The plainest chicken soup recipe might includes vegetables, chicken and broth, but if you cook it for a long time you can get more flavors out of the ingredients. Crockpot cooking is a great way to maximize the flavors of chicken soup as it is a slow cooking method that extracts the last bit of the flavor from every ingredient and ends up with perfectly cooked vegetables as well as soft and juicy chicken.

You can also make crock-pot chicken soup at your home. It is easy and contains healthy vegetables. For making it, you will need 3 lbs chicken pieces, 3 potatoes, 3 sliced carrots, 3 sliced ribs celery, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, 3 1/2 cups chicken broth and salt (according to your taste)

Put all the ingredients in a crock-pot, cover it and cook for 4 hours on low. Take out the chicken and remove meat from the bones. Keep the chicken meat again to the crock-pot, cover it and cook the soup for another 4 to 5 hours till the vegetables are soft.

Stir the soup intermittently and add some water if required. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot. You can also serve with it a piece of a crusty bread and butter.

Easy and Best Chicken Breast Recipe for Your Dinner

A healthy and scrumptious chicken breast recipe is perfect for the dining meal as it will bring a smile on everyone's face. The usefulness of this lean chicken lends itself to a range of easy and best chicken breast recipes, starting from sweet, juicy to salty and spicy. Whether you prefer grilled, baked or boiled chicken, this below mentioned spicy chicken recipe will surely fit the bill for dinner.

The main ingredients required for making spicy chicken are:

  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped in pieces
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 tsp ground red cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp sweetener
  • 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger root
  • 2 tbsp soya sauce

For making spicy chicken, first of all, take a medium size bowl and add soya sauce, sweetener, red pepper, cornstarch, vinegar and keep the bowl aside. Now, heat the frying pan over high heat and add olive oil. Add chicken, ginger root and garlic in the pan. Cook for a few six minutes until the chicken is cooked properly. After this, add bell pepper pieces and cook for one more minute. Now, put the broth mixture to the frying pan and cook for 1 minute until the sauce has thickened. At the end, spread green onions evenly.

So, do you like the recipe? Isn’t it tempting and easy to make? If yes, then what are you waiting for. Try it at your place.  

Make Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat Recipe for Your Loved Ones

Recently, my brother got married and I have to invite the newly wedded couple at the dinner. I was super excited as my brother was coming to my house for the first time with his wife. I wanted to make something new and appetizing for them. I know about the liking of my brother. He enjoys eating non vegetarian, but I was not sure about sister-in-law. Luckily, she also enjoys non vegetarian food as told by my brother. So, I made Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat Recipe in the main course. Trust me, it was finger licking as everybody liked and praised a lot about it. I am sharing the recipe so that you can also make your loved ones happy by trying this new recipe.

The main ingredients required are 1½ pounds chicken breasts, 1 16-ounce jar of your favorite salsa and 1 1.25-ounce packet low-sodium taco seasoning. You can do topping with tortillas or taco shells, shredded lettuce or cheese, chopped tomatoes, guacamole or avocados, corns, black beans, low fat sour cream or hot sauce.

Preparation:

  1. Put chicken in the bottom of the crock-pot and sprinkle taco seasoning over it.
  2. Now, pour salsa on top and cook on either low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  3. Before serving, chop the chicken and add salsa evenly on it.
  4. Now, serve with your favorite toppings.

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat is easy to make and do not require a lot of efforts. Try making it for once and you will certainly like it.

Enjoy Healthy and Tasty Chicken Salad

Most of us are big foodie and love to try different dishes. The first thing that comes to mind while talking about non vegetarian food is chicken. Yes “chicken” and I am sure you all would agree to it. It is delicious to eat and has many health benefits. One can make several recipes of chicken like chicken salad, soup and others. You can make the salad at your home by adding vegetables and spices of your choice.

Chicken salad recipe is like “a cherry on the cake” as it is scrumptious and beneficial for the health of the person. Chicken is a great source of proteins that helps in muscle growth and development. It also supports a healthy body weight and assist in weight loss. Chicken contains an amino acid known as tryptophan that increases the serotonin levels in the brain, thereby decreases depression and stress, gives a soothing feeling and enhances the mood of the person.

Mostly, it is seen that bone density of the older people decreases, leading to the serious problems like osteoporosis, arthritis and others. Eating chicken will certainly help in fighting against bone loss. Chicken breast maintains the homocysteine (an amino acid) levels in the body that are responsible for cardiovascular diseases. If the levels of homocysteine are high in the body, then there are chances of heart related diseases. It is also a great source of phosphorus that supports the teeth and bones as well as liver, kidney and central nervous system functions. Therefore, enjoy the mouthwatering salad at your home.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Simple Guidelines to Keep in Mind While Making Oven Fried Cajun Chicken

I love to eat chicken and try making different recipes of it. It is my hobby to try new dishes at the free time. I have eaten almost all types of chicken; be it is hot, cold, right out of the fridge, baked, roasted and fried. Oven Fried Cajun Chicken is my favorite and I have made it countless times. It is easy to make and do not require a lot of efforts. Browse the internet to know its recipe and make it at your home in few minutes.

I am a strict disciplinarian when it comes about making things from the guidelines, but sometimes I do make my own Cajun flavor blend.  You can also add some spices of your choice to give a unique taste to the Cajun chicken. It is essential to keep certain things in mind while making this recipe. The most important part of this chicken recipe is the crusty skin.  It is necessary to cook the chicken for long, so that the fat renders out of the skin and it gets thin and crisp.  While baking legs or thighs do not worry about the meat drying out as it contains high amount of fat and stays soft when the fat from the skin melts into it.  In case you are using boneless or skinless chicken breasts, you can saute the chicken instead of baking as it can be dried out if cooked for a long time. Keep these few things in mind while making Cajun chicken and enjoy the delicious meal.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Try This Simple Fried Cajun Chicken Breast Recipe at Your Home

Cajun chicken breast is a healthy meal for all those people who are trying to be in a proper shape. It is soft, juicy and full of flavors. If you want to reduce weight, gets thinner or looking for a perfect muscle definition, then include this healthy foodstuff in your meal. It is easy to make in few minutes and do not require a lot of efforts.

One can make baked or fried Cajun chicken breast recipe at his/her home. Chicken breast is the thinnest part of the chicken and contains very less calories. It is delicious to eat and rubbed with different spices to give a unique taste. I am sharing the recipe of fried Cajun chicken breast so that you can also try it at your home

  • Mix a cup of all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon unevenly grinded black pepper and 3 tablespoons salt-free Cajun spice of any brand in a paper bag.
  • Sprinkle seasonings and pepper to chicken parts and keep it in the bag (one by one) and shake well to cover the chicken pieces properly.  Put the coated chicken on a rack on top of a baking pan to take excess flour.
  • Now, keep it on the counter for an hour and sprinkle the left over flour to it.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet and keep chicken pieces in it till it turns golden.
  • Draw off brown paper bags. You can serve it cold for a picnic or hot with cream gravy, mashed potatoes or biscuits.

Make Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat Recipe Easily at Your Place

For years, I have been sure that there is no other way on this planet to cook chicken taco meat other than a cooker. Conversely, I have happily been proved wrong. Thanks to my kids as their choosy nature has helped me to think out of the box and give a shot. When you make a food item in a cooker, oven, microwave or crock pot; the taste is always different. Recently I have made Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat Recipe and guess what? It worked and my kids liked it a lot. I spent very less money in making this recipe and feed our family of five members.

There is no doubt in the fact that it is time consuming, but it is worth making. You will certainly love this mouth-watering dish. It is easy to prepare and makes the entire home smell so good. The ingredients required for its preparation are:

  • 10 ounce of tomatoes and chilies
  • 11/4 ounce taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup taco sauce
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Put all the ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Your dish would be ready to eat and serve. The best thing is that the recipe will be ready when everybody gets home from school or workplace and you only have a single pot to clean. So, try making this simple recipe at your home. You can even enjoy it in burritos with rice and beans topped with guacamole and sour cream.

Try Making Simple Coffee Chicken Recipe at Your Home

Cooking is my passion and I love trying different recipes. My day never ends without surfing about cooking recipes. Recently, I have tried a coffee chicken recipe and trust me, it was very delicious. It is easy to make and do not require a lot of efforts. You can also make it at your home in a short time.

For making Coffee-Brined Chicken Drumsticks, the main ingredients required are

  • 1 1/2 cups strongly brewed coffee
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed

Now, take a large bowl and mix 2 cups of water, coffee, sugar and salt in it till the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Stir in red pepper, garlic, chili powder, cinnamon and chicken. Cover with a small plate (if needed) to keep the chicken inundated. Refrigerate the stuff for 2 to 4 hours. Preheat broiler and take out the chicken from salt water to place on a broiler pan (remove the salt water). Grill 4 to 6 inches from heat source for about 10 minutes until browned. Perform the same procedure on the other side of the chicken till it also gets browned. Set the oven to 350°F and move pan to a frame in middle of oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes until drumsticks change their color. Serve hot.

You can make this recipe on the special occasions as it would be certainly liked by everyone.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Boneless Steamed Chicken with Lots of Benefits

“Chicken” the name itself brings water in the mouth. It is very tempting and delicious to eat. There may be hardly few people on this planet who does not like to eat it. All the occasions are incomplete without adding chicken dishes in the menu. Chicken is rich in proteins and has many health benefits. You can make several dishes with it. It can be cooked, baked or steamed. Steaming is an easy and convenient way to make low calorie and low fat food.

Boneless Steamed Chicken is very good in taste and has many advantages. You can browse the internet to know about its recipe. The numerous advantages of it include:

  • Boneless steamed chicken retains the valuable vitamins, minerals and nutrients of the food.
  • It maintains the freshness and food moisture.
  • It keeps food the natural flavor and vibrant colors.
  • This steamed chicken softens the food fibers, thereby making food soft and easily eatable.
  • Boneless steamed chicken is a healthy and light meal as it does not require cooking oil in its preparation.
  • It can be added in almost all kinds of food. Be it is vegetables, meat, seafood and pasta.
  • It is easy to make steamed chicken in a short time. Also, boneless steamed chicken keeps the kitchen clean as there would be no need of oil or smoke and hence, cleaning up is simple.
  • It saves time, money and energy by steaming on a single heat source having different layers of food stacked upon one another.

Health Benefits of Pan Fried Mango Chicken

Today, people are conscious about their health and prefer nutritious food to remain hale and hearty. There is a myth among so many people that chicken contains high fat and high calories. But the truth is chicken has many health benefits. We can make numerous dishes using chicken that is low in fat and calories. Pan fried mango chicken is one of them. It is delicious, easy to make in a short time and has many benefits like:  
  • It is rich in proteins and helps in muscle growth and development. Mango chicken also helps in maintaining healthy body weight.
  • Chicken is a great source of amino acid that increases the level of serotonin in the brain, thereby enhances mood and reduces stress level of the person.
  • Those who are suffering from the problem of osteoporosis or arthritis can eat fried mango chicken as it helps to fight against bone loss.
  • Mangoes contain folic acid that improves fertility. Thereby, eating mango chicken reduces the chances of miscarriage in women.
  • Fried mango chicken is good for the skin as it reduces dark spots, acne and blemishes. It rejuvenates and imparts a natural glow to the skin
  • It improves the digestion and metabolism rate of the body. 
  • Fried mango chicken is rich in niacin and anti-oxidants that protect against prostate cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and other forms of genetic damage.
  • It also contains trace elements such as copper, zinc, selenium and potassium that are necessary for human well being. Absence of them can cause many health problems.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Breakup the Problem of Congestion or Sore Throat with Delicious Chicken Soup

Chicken is delicious to eat and has high nutritional value. It is a great source of proteins and vitamins. One can add chicken as an ingredient in making chicken salad, recipes and soup. It is added in making light evening snacks to proper dinner meals. Chicken soup is mostly preferred in winters as it reduces the inflammatory response causing painful throats. It also helps in breaking up the congestion and flow of nasal secretions. Therefore, it can be said that a bowl of chicken soup can do wonders in relieving the cold. It makes a person feel better when he/she is having a cold.

Chicken soup also helps a person to remain hydrated. It is packed with electrolytes that help in drinking and retaining more fluids as compared to water or other electrolyte drinks. The salt, steam and heat of the soup make the mucus thin, making it easier to oust, and soothe irritated passageways in the throat and nose.

You can also prepare the chicken soup at your home. Browse the internet to know about the mouth-watering chicken soup recipe. It is easy to make it in a short time. You can add several vegetables in the soup like carrot, onion and others as they have great nutritional value and augment the taste of the soup.

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and protects against infections by improving the actions of white blood cells that destroy harmful viruses and bacteria. Onions contain a powerful antioxidant, quercetin that has natural anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties. So, enjoy the tasty chicken soup with numerous health benefits.

Enjoy Delicious Chicken Salad on a Picnic

When you go on a picnic with your friends, it can be enticing to reach for the snacks, chips and dessert, but it is very essential to take proper nutrients as well. Chicken salad is perfect for the picnic as it is nutritious and can be prepared by using low fat ingredients that will make sure you are full while keeping your waistline slim.

Chicken salad contains high amount of bone-strengthening phosphorus, cell-protecting selenium and blood-building vitamin B6. It is also filled with proteins and antioxidants. The use of fresh herbs like cilantro, green onions and parsley add great taste and nutritious value to this salad.

There are numerous chicken salad recipes on the web with the low calories. You can browse the internet to try the mouth-watering recipes at your home. It is easy to make them in a short time. You can also add sweet onions, garlic and celery to the salad. Celery provides dietary fiber and is a rich source of vitamin K and vitamin C that helps to maintain the cholesterol levels. Onions and garlic contain bioflavonoid that lowers the risk of cancer and heart related diseases.

Those who like creamy flavor can add yogurt to the salad as it is lower in fat and calories. You can also add several other health enhancer vegetables such as alfalfa sprouts, crunchy chopped lettuce, shredded carrots or cucumbers. Add a sprinkle of heart healthy cayenne pepper and enjoy the delight.

Know the Health Benefits of Chicken Breast

Animal meat is highly rich in protein, be it is a fish, poultry, beef and other. Chicken breast is not an exception. Protein is essential for the body as it has many health benefits. It plays a significant role in combating the obesity epidemic. It also helps to create new cells and repair or maintain existing cells. Protein produces enzymes that catalyze processes like digestion, metabolism and fat storage.

Chicken breast is a light meat and contains less fat. It is a versatile meat that can be added to many dishes to increase the protein content. An unsaturated type of chicken fat protects against heart related diseases. It is an alternative to red meat that is recommended by nutrition counselors and physicians. One can make different dishes from chicken breast. It is versatile in the kitchen, be it is a hot and cold.

Chicken is a common cuisine that absorbs the flavors of spices and seasonings. When your recipe requires meat as an ingredient that is too costly or unavailable, then chicken is always a great alternate. You can browse the internet to know about mouth-watering Chicken Breast recipes.

When you are cooking food in large quantity for future meals, then nothing can beat the easiness of chicken. Baked or grilled chicken that is made early in the week can be used as healthy meals like chicken salad mixed with mayonnaise or cold chicken served over salad. So, try new dishes using chicken breast and enjoy the meal.