Wish you all a Merry Christmas!!! I prepared this Cheesy Garlic Chicken with nice flavors of herbs, grilled to perfection, this Christmas. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 500gms (2-4) Chicken breasts without bones, 8-10 cloves of garlic, crushed, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp rosemary, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1/2 cup [...]
Continue reading...27. October 2009
Ingredients: 500 gms chicken pieces; washed and pat dried, 1/2 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; washed and coarsely chopped, For marinade- 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1 tbsp vinegar. For the gravy- 2 star anise, 1″ stick of cinnamon (dalchini), 1 small piece of mace (javitri), 2-3 cloves (laung), 4-5 black peppercorns (kalimirch), 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta), 2-3 dry red chillies; [...]
Continue reading...30. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 (around 2lb) chicken; quartered, 3/4 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp freshly chopped parsley, 1 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 3/4 tsp pepper, Salt to taste, Butter. Method: Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Sprinkle all the ingredients except butter and smear well from all sides. Preheat the broiler. Melt the butter and pour half into the pan, [...]
Continue reading...17. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts with skin, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tsp dried thyme and oregano, 1/2 tsp ground paprika, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Combine cheese, butter and thyme in a mixing bowl, stir until even. Loosen the skin to make space for the filling. Season all over with salt and pepper. Divide [...]
Continue reading...5. August 2009
An interesting recipe for chicken breasts rolls stuffed with cream cheese and herbs. Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; boneless and skinless, Salt to taste, For the stuffing- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese; softened, 1 tsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp dried chives, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 egg beaten, 1/4 cup cereal crumbs or cornflakes (crumbled) or bread crumbs. Oil. Method: Pound the [...]
Continue reading...26. July 2009
A fairly easy recipe for a dry preparation of chicken. You can follow the same recipe for meat and fish too. The green masala gives a flavor of coriander, mint, ginger and garlic, whereas the onion and coconut gavy adds a nice aroma and spicy flavor to the meat. Ingredients: 250gms boneless chicken; diced, 1/2 cup green paste [...]
Continue reading...24. July 2009
Ingredients: 200gms chicken mince, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt and red chilli powder as per taste, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Oil. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and divide into 4 equal portions. Grease the skewers with some oil and arrange each portion carefully on the skewers. Wet your palms [...]
Continue reading...19. July 2009
Ingredients: 3 flour tortillas, 3 grilled chicken breasts; diced, Shredded Romaine Lettuce leaves, 1 green/red Bell Pepper; finely chopped, 1/4 cup Caesar dressing, Mayonnaise, A dash of Rosemary, Shredded Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix all the ingredients and divide them into three equal portions. Then spread on each flour tortilla, roll and serve. Tip: To prepare grilled chicken, marinate them with some rosemary, white [...]
Continue reading...3. July 2009
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, 2 tbsp chopped jalapeno peppers, 1 tsp paprika or ground red chilli, 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Bread crumbs to roll, Oil for frying, Mayonnaise (Use low fat if you prefer), Thinly sliced tomatoes and cucumber, Few leaves of Romaine Lettuce, 6 burger buns, split and lightly toasted on grill. Method: Mix together ground chicken, peppers, chilli and some cheese [...]
Continue reading...18. June 2009
I am an avid chicken lover. And appetizers make my food interesting. So anywhere and everywhere I go I make it a point to try out different appetizers on their menu. Here is a collection of 10 best chicken appetizers from some traditional and modern cuisines of the world. 1. Crispy Chicken Fingers Chicken Fingers flavored with [...]
Continue reading...15. June 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless Chicken breasts, 5 Flour or Corn Tortillas, 1 tsp Low Fat Ranch Dressing, 2 tbsp Low Fat Mayonnaise, 150 gms or 5 ounces Pears; chopped, 150 gms or 5 ounces Mandarin Oranges; diced, 1/4 cup avocado; mashed, 1/2 cup Red and Green Bell Peppers; diced, 2-3 leaves of Lettuce leaves; chopped, 1 scallion (with greens), diced, 1 tbsp lime juice, A dash [...]
Continue reading...3. June 2009
Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set [...]
Continue reading...31. May 2009
Ingredients: 800-900 gms whole chicken pieces, (cut into small pieces if you like), 3 medium size onions; finely chopped, 3 small size tomatoes; pureed, 1/2 tsp tumeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp chicken masala (or garam masala), 1 1/2 - 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, (fresh is better), Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Whole Garam Masala- 2 small pieces of cinnamon (dalchini), 3-4 [...]
Continue reading...9. May 2009
Chicken Pulao is a rice preparation with chicken pieces marinated in ginger, garlic, cashew nuts, almond and some garam masala and cooked with coconut milk. Thus the recipe is full of different flavors and aroma. The preparation is pretty easy too. Ingredients: 600 gms whole chicken; cut into desired size pieces, 2 cups long grain rice, 2 large onions; [...]
Continue reading...1. May 2009
The chicken in this recipe is flavored with coriander, ginger and garlic. It is prepared with minimal ingredients that are readily available at home and yet tastes awesome. Ingredients: 1 kg (or little more) whole chicken; cut into desired size pieces, 2 large onions; finely chopped, 1 bunch of coriander leaves, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), 3 small heads of [...]
Continue reading...23. April 2009
This is a famous Indian chicken preparation, originated in the Punjab region. It is marinated with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala (spice) and cooked in a clay oven called ‘tandoor’. The recipe is unique because of its red color, smoky flavor and ofcourse the spicy taste. These days this recipe could be prepared at home on [...]
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25. December 2009
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