Crispy-Skin Chicken Breast W. White Wine Sauce

Crispy-Skin Chicken Breast W. White Wine Sauce

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skin-on chicken breasts
  • Sea salt flakes
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves medium garlic3 peeled and smashed 3 minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Rosemary crushed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons to 4unsalted butter chilled

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. In a large zippered plastic bag, combine the olive oil, whole smashed garlic, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Add the chicken and rub the marinade all over to coat each breast. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the bag, letting the excess marinade drip off. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Place a large cast-iron or other heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Have ready a second cast-iron or heavy frying pan that fits just inside the first one, as if they’re nestig.
  • When the first pan is very hot, add the canola oil. When the oil is hot (it should shimmer but not smoke), put the chicken breasts in the pan skin-side down. Cover with a piece of aluminium foil that just covers the breasts. Place the second frying pan on top of the foil covering the chicken breasts.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and cook, without moving the chicken, until the skin is crispy and a deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan and foil, turn the chicken halves over, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes longer or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a warm platter and let rest for 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
  • Return the frying pan to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the wine and minced garlic and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Cook for about 4 minutes. Add the butter in pieces, whisking it into the sauce until the sauce is smooth and silky. Transfer the chicken to warmed serving plates and spoon over the sauce.
  • Serve with braised carrots and steamed seasonal greens.
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Indian Style Roast Chicken

This recipe is a great way to jazz up a traditional roast, where the chicken is marinated in yoghurt and spices making it incredibly tender. The flavours here are really fantastic and it’s worth the marinating time. When served on a bed of cardamom couscous, this really becomes something special.

Indian Style Roast Chicken w. Cardamom, Almond & Corriander Coucous

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 kg whole chicken
  • 2 large onions peeled and cut into thick slices
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 lemon halved
  • For the marinade:
  • 2 large garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated root ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp hot paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 250 ml natural yogurt
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 200 g couscous
  • 2 tsp vegetable stock granules
  • handful fresh coriander leaves roughly chopped
  • 100 g toasted silvered almonds

Instructions
 

  • To make the marinade, mix the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, olive oil and yogurt in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slash the chicken legs several times with a sharp knife, then rub the marinade all over the chicken, both inside and out. If time allows put the chicken in a large food bag, or covered in a non-metallic dish, and leave to marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours is best.
  • Take chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before it goes into the oven. Preheat the oven to 230°C. Lay the onions in an oval casserole dish or non metallic roasting pan and then drizzle over the grapeseed oil. Season with salt and pepper and sit the chicken on top.
  • Put the lemon inside the chicken’s cavity and place in the oven and immediately reduce the heat to 200C. Cover the chicken loosely with foil and roast for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and roast for another 50 minutes, basting the chicken halfway through cooking.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the couscous. Bash the cardamom pods with the back of a knife and place them in a bowl with the couscous. Add the stock granules and cover with boiling water, cover with cling film and leave until all the water has been soaked up and the couscous is nice a plump. Using a fork fluff up the couscous when it’s ready and fold in the coriander and almonds.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before you carve it, then arrange on warmed serving plates with the onions and couscous to serve then drizzle with pan juices.

Notes

NOTE: You will need a non metallic roasting dish so the acid in the lemon juice doesn't react with it.
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Sticky Baked Chicken Drumsticks W. Honey Mustard Sauce

Sticky Baked Chicken Drumsticks W. Honey Mustard Sauce

Course Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 chicken drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 190c.
  • Remove skin from chicken and pat dry - You can also cook with the skin on and crisp it under the grill - completely up to you!.
  • Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and put the chicken in so it is not completely touching - 2 pans if you need to but don't overload as the chicken ends up boiling not baking!. Season the chicken well with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine mustards, honey, paprika and garlic powder until smooth and well mixed.
  • Pour about 2/3 of the mixture over the chicken. Brush on to cover each piece with the sauce. Set aside the remaining sauce for basting.
  • Slide the pan into the oven uncovered, and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste the chicken with the sauce from the pan. Brush the remaining sauce over the chicken. Roast for an additional 15 minutes and baste again.
  • Turn on the grill and grill the chicken for several minutes to caramelise the sauce - about 5 minutes, watch closely to avoid burning. If using skin-on chicken this will also help to crisp the skin.
  • Remove from the oven and baste again with the juices from the pan. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with roasted sweet potato and green salad
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Garlic Butter Thyme Roast Chicken

 

Garlic Butter Thyme Roast Chicken

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Garlic Butter

  • 4 teaspoons butter softened
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or finely grated
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Gravy

  • 4 teaspoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup low salt chicken stock
  • pinch pepper

Roast Chicken

  • 1 whole chicken 1.5 kg
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1 small onion quartered
  • 4 fresh thyme
  • 1 fresh rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Garlic Butter - In small bowl, stir together butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Roast Chicken - Sprinkle cavity of chicken with salt and pepper; fill with onion, thyme and rosemary. Rub chicken all over with Garlic Butter. Place, breast side up, on greased rack in roasting pan.
  • Roast in 190°C oven for 45 minutes, baste and continue to roast, basting occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 85°C, about 30 more minutes. Discard contents of cavity. Using tongs, tip chicken to pour juices into pan. Remove chicken to platter; cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Gravy - Meanwhile, tilt pan so juices collect at 1 end. Skim fat from surface, reserving 1 tbsp. In small bowl, stir together butter, flour and reserved fat; set aside. Place pan over medium heat; whisk in wine. Cook, whisking and scraping up browned bits, until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in stock, bring to boil. Gradually whisk in butter mixture, 2 tsp at a time, until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Strain through fine-mesh sieve; stir in pepper. If necessary, stir in enough boiling water to loosen and yield 1 cup gravy. Serve with chicken.
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BBQ Brined Chicken Breast W. Lemon Garlic Green Beans

BBQ Brined Chicken Breast W. Lemon Garlic Green Beans

Course Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large chicken breasts
  • For the marinade:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar we used white balsamic
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 small garlic cloves chopped, or 2 large
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Large handful parsley chopped (roughly 4 "loose/heaping" Tablespoons
  • salt & pepper to taste

Beans

  • 500 g green beans trimmed, washed, and dried
  • 1 large lemon sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic chopped *
  • 6-8 garlic cloves unpeeled
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large Ziploc bag add soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire, dijon mustard, dried thyme, chopped garlic, lime juice, and salt/pepper to taste.
  • Seal bag tightly and shake. Open bag and add chicken. Seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but preferably 1-2 days, flipping bag over 1-2 times a day.
  • To BBQ Chicken
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. When hot, grab a chicken breast (one at a time) from the bag with tongs and shake off excess marinade into bag. Add to grill.
  • Grill chicken, flipping once, for 5-8 minutes on each side*, or until chicken is cooked through, being careful not to overcook. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes then serve immediately.
  • For the beans Preheat oven to 180 C.
  • Add green beans, chopped garlic, olive oil, and salt & pepper to baking sheet. Toss evenly to coat.
  • Place the whole unpeeled garlic cloves and lemon slices throughout the pan.
  • Roast for 15 minutes. Flip.
  • Roast 15-20 min more, until green beans are roasted brown. Let stand for 2-3 minutes. Stir to evenly distribute lemon juice. Serve.
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Oven Baked Kickin’ Chicken Wings

Oven Baked Kickin' Chicken Wings

Course Entree, Platter
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg chicken wings
  • 2 tbs Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce such as Frank's
  • 2 tbs honey
  • 4 tbs butter
  • Ranch dressing carrot and celery sticks to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200c and place a wire rack over a baking sheet. In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until chicken is golden and skin is crispy, 50 to 60 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together hot sauce and honey. Bring to simmer then stir in butter. Cook until butter is melted and slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Heat grill on low. Transfer baked wings to a bowl and toss with buffalo sauce until completely coated. Return wings to rack and grill until sauce caramelises, around 3 minutes - watch the wings carefully at stage!
  • Serve with ranch dressing, carrots and celery
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Grilled Chicken Tacos W. Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Chicken Tacos W. Pineapple Salsa

Course Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Sth American
Servings 8 Tacos

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 700 g chicken breast
  • 8 tortillas
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice plus zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pineapple Salsa

  • 1 cup fresh pineapple grilled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons jalapeño chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice plus zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup coriander chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pound the chicken into 5cm thickness. Add it to a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl, and then pour into the plastic bag.
  • Coat the chicken evenly with the marinade. Press out as much air as possible and seal.
  • Allow it to marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or in the fridge overnight.
  • Stir all salsa ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat a large nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to the hot pan, cook for 5 minutes without moving.
  • Flip the chicken over, lower the heat to medium, and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until cooked through. Move chicken to a board and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat tortillas in a pan to warm.
  • Thinly slice chicken lengthwise into long strips.
  • Fill tortillas with chicken, salsa and any additional topping. Serve with lime or lemon wedges if desired.
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Drumstick Cacciatore

Drumstick Cacciatore

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage oregano, or thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
  • 1 pound small whole button mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan heat oil over medium. Add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Adjust heat so chicken sizzles but doesn't burn. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, undisturbed, until browned and releases easily from pan.
  • Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium bowl combine tomato paste and vinegar. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the sage, and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisk until sauce is smooth.
  • Turn chicken. Cook 5 minutes more or until browned and releases easily from pan. Scatter mushrooms and garlic into pan. Pour sauce over mixture. Shake pan once or twice to combine. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes, uncovered, or until chicken just separates from the bone, carefully shaking pan a couple of times. Season to taste.
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Thai-Style Satay Drumsticks

Thai-Style Satay Drumsticks

Course Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp ginger finely grated
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 chicken drumsticks skin on
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriunader leaves
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a grill for cooking over medium heat. Whisk together the ginger, 2 tablespoons coconut milk, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, juice of 1 lime, half the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Pierce the skin of the drumsticks all over with the tip of a knife or fork. Toss the drumsticks with the marinade to coat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is golden, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon honey and juice of 2 limes. Whisk in the peanut butter and 1 tablespoon water. Stir until well combined and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Grill the drumsticks, turning halfway through and basting twice with the marinade, until they are charred and crisp, 8 minutes. (Discard the remaining marinade.) Reduce the heat to low, then cover and cook until the drumsticks are tender, crisp and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the drumsticks to a bowl. Add half of the peanut sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the coriander leaves and serve with the lime wedges and remaining peanut sauce on the side.
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Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Mango Mustard Sauce

Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Mango Mustard Sauce

Course Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 4 as a main

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 3 inch chicken breasts pounded to ½thickness and cut into strips
  • Brine/Marinade
  • 1 cups ½coconut milk
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp salt

Coating

  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 cups ½rice flour
  • 3 cups coconut unsweetened shredded
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • tsp ½chili flakes
  • salt to taste

sauce

  • 3/4 cup mango pieces
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons mustard dijon or stoneground
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients mentioned under brine/marinade and add the chicken strips to it. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 200°C. Set a cooling rack on a baking sheet and spray or brush with oil.
  • Now start by creating an assembly line of ingredients. You will need three wide mouthed bowls or plates for this. In the first bowl or plate place rice flour. In the second bowl season eggs with salt and whisk them with Sriracha and 2 tablespoons water. In the third bowl, place shredded coconut seasoned lightly with salt and chili flakes.
  • Start by dipping each strip first in the flour, then egg, making sure to shake off any extra egg and finally crust it with the shredded coconut mixture. Place the strip on the greased cooling rack. Repeat this till all the strips have been coated.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes till cooked through, turning halfway through. Place under the griller for the last 2-3 minutes till the tenders are golden brown.
  • Serve these baked coconut chicken tenders with mango mustard dipping sauce.
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