Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ fresh red chilli pepper, deseeded
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled
• 15 g fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• ½ tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon tomato puree
• 3 sprigs of fresh coriander, leaves picked and chopped, stalks reserved
• 400 g higher-welfare chicken breast, preferably free-range or organic, diced into 2.5cm pieces
• 1 small onion, peeled and sliced
• ½ red pepper, deseeded and sliced
• ½ green pepper, deseeded and sliced
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground coriander
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 400 g tinned plum tomatoes
• 100 ml plain yoghurt
• 50 ml single cream

Directions

(Note: the marinade will need to be prepared the day before so the chicken can marinate overnight.)

For the marinade

1. Toss the chilli, garlic, ginger and vegetable oil in the food processor. Add the paprika, garam masala and tomato puree, plus the coriander stalks, and blitz again to form a paste. Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl, coat them with the marinade and leave in the fridge overnight.

The next day:

1. In a little vegetable oil, on a medium heat, fry the onion, peppers and spices in a large saucepan. Cook gently for 10 minutes then add the tin of tomatoes and the yoghurt. Add the chicken pieces and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked. Just before serving, stir through the cream and chopped coriander leaves.

Serve with rice and a mixed leaf salad.

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Chicken Teriyaki and Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, cut into thin wedges
• 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breast halves -- cut in 1″ slices
• 2 tablespoons vegatable oil
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce

Directions

1. Microwave potatoes 8 -10 minutes until tender. While potatoes are cooking, in large skillet toss and brown chicken in oil over high heat 5 minutes. Add potatoes; sauté and toss until potatoes are lightly browned. Add onions and teriyaki sauce; toss until heated through.

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10-Minute Shrimp Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 package Oriental flavor ramen noodles
• 1/2 cup green onion -- chopped
• 1 medium carrot -- julienne strips
• 4 1/4 ounces shrimp -- rinsed and drained
• soy sauce -- if desired

Directions

1. Heat water to boiling in 3 qt saucepan. Add noodles. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Stir in contents of seasoning packet, onions, carrot and shrimp; cook until hot. Serve with soy sauce.

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Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Whole chicken breast filets

Marinade Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Light soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Dry white wine
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 Garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Place 1 chicken breast half, boned side up, between two pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until about 1/4″ thick; repeat with remaining chicken pieces. In 12x8″ baking dish or plastic bag, combine all marinade ingredients; mix well to dissolve sugar. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning several times.
2. Heat grill. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. When ready to barbecue, place chicken on gas grill over low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 munches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once and brushing with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

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How to deep fry chicken wings

Make sure the temperature of the oil is 375°F (190°C).  Once it is, it should take 8 to 10 minutes for the wings to turn golden brown and be cooked through. You can check that they are done by taking out the thickest piece and cutting into it, to verify that the juice is no longer pink.

It is very important that you do not overfill the fryer when you add chicken. You do not want the temperature of the oil to drop much below the 375° mark, or the wings will fry poorly, soak up more oil, and taste greasy. Allow the wings to reach room temperature before you cook them. Add them to the fryer a few at a time – certainly no more than will fit in a single layer without crowding. Turn them once while frying.

Once done, drain the wings on paper towels, You can keep them warm on a baking sheet in the oven set at 275°F (135°C) while you fry the remaining chicken wings.

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"Red Lobster" Shrimp Nachos Recipe

Enjoy this creamy cheese nachos served with fresh salsa and shrimp which has been recreated from The Red Lobster's Shrimp Nachos

Ingredients

• 1 cup of mild cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 pound raw peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 plum tomatoes - diced
• 1 tablespoon red onions - chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper - use more if you like your nachos spicy
• 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
• 2 or 3 slices of fresh jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 40 to 50 nacho chips

Directions

1. If you purchase frozen shrimp thaw shrimp completely before cooking. You can place them in a sieve and simply rinse cold water over them until they thaw. Drop the shrimp into a medium sized pot of boiling water. I personally like to add a little crab boil seasoning to the water to give the shrimp an additional layer of flavor. This is not necessary. Cook shrimp until they turn pink, and remove immediately, this will only take 2 to 4 minutes.
2. Prepare cheese sauce by combining Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in a medium sized pot over a low to medium heat. Add milk to thin the sauce, you can add additional milk if you desire.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, place nacho chips on a heat resistant plate. You will want to heat the chips until they are crisp. Heat chips for approximately 5 to 7 minutes. While the chips are heating prepare the pico de gallo by combining the tomatoes, chopped jalapeno pepper, onion, together.
4. Assemble the nachos by spooning cheese sauce over the nachos. Then top with the pico de gallo you just made, top with shrimp. Garnish your nachos with sour cream, and slices of fresh jalapeño peppers.

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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
• 1 cup(s) chopped onion
• 2 1/2 pound(s) butternut squash , peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups) 5 Granny Smith apple , peeled, cored and diced 3 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cup(s) apple cider
• 1/4 cup(s) apple brandy
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground pepper

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and apple and sauté for 5 more minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. In small batches, carefully puree the soup in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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