- 3/4 pound (340g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4)
- 1/4 cup (61g) full fat Greek yogurt
- 2 medium sized cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 inch knob of ginger, peeled and minced (about 1/2 TBS)
- 3/4 tsp. garam masala
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 TBS ghee or butter
- 1 small brown onion, peeled and minced
- 3 small cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and minced (1 TBS)
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded, deveined and minced (can use jalapeno)
- 1 TBS garam masala
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 3 ounces (85g) tomato paste (1/2 of a six ounce can)
- 3/4 cup (180ml) water
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- salt to taste
- 1.2 pound (8 oz/340g) bucatini or spaghetti
- freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
- chopped cilantro or parsley to garnish (optional)
- mango chutney
If you are fond of curries you might also enjoy the following:
CURRY COCONUT KING PRAWNS - A simple recipe from Foster's Market, with perfectly cooked prawns in a delicious yet simple sauce. This is the perfect supper for when the nights are starting to draw in a bit and you are wanting something with a bit of heat and comfort.
LAMB ROGAN JOSH - This is a lovely lamb curry with tender juicy pieces of lamb in a beautifully rich spiced sauce. I would put this on the scale of a medium hot curry. Not mild, but not blow your socks off either. This is a moderately spiced curry from Kashmir in the North of India, which is an area which is famous for its aromatic and sumptuous curries!
Chicken Tikka Alfredo (small batch)
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound (340g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4)
- 1/4 cup (61g) full fat Greek yogurt
- 2 medium sized cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 inch knob of ginger, peeled and minced (about 1/2 TBS)
- 3/4 tsp. garam masala
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 TBS ghee or butter
- 1 small brown onion, peeled and minced
- 3 small cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and minced (1 TBS)
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded, deveined and minced (can use jalapeno)
- 1 TBS garam masala
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 3 ounces (85g) tomato paste (1/2 of a six ounce can)
- 3/4 cup (180ml) water
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- salt to taste
- 1.2 pound (8 oz/340g) bucatini or spaghetti
- freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
- chopped cilantro or parsley to garnish (optional)
- mango chutney
Instructions
- First make the chicken marinade. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together to combine well.
- Pat the chicken dry with some paper toweling. Place the chicken into a bowl. Add the yogurt mixture and rub it into the chicken really well. Cover and place into the refrigerator to marinate for at least half an hour.
- Melt the ghee or butter in a large heavy bottomed saucepan over medium high heat. Add the minced onions, garlic, ginger and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften and just starting to turn brown. (8 - 10 minutes) Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the spices. Cook, stirring for 2 - 3 minutes until very fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for a few more minutes until dark red in color. Add the water and the honey, stirring together thoroughly to ensure there are no lumps.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cream. Using an immersion blender, blitz until smooth. Alternately you may do this in a regular blender. If desired you may put it through a sieve.
- Return the sauce to the pot and keep warm over very low heat.
- Preheat the grill/broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken pieces, keeping as much of the marinade on them as possible onto the baking sheet.
- Broil under the grill/broiler for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through the cook time. Grill until cooked through and charred in places. Remove to a cutting board and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Stir into the sauce, and heat through while you are cooking the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary with salt.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to the package directions. Drain well and return to the saucepan. Add the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander/cilantro. Pass the Parmesan and mango chutney.
Did you make this recipe?
- 1/4 cup your favorite brand of creamy Caesar Salad dressing
- 1 1/2 TBS light olive oil
- 1 1/2 TBS Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut horizontally into cutlets
- 2 (1/2 inch thick) slices of a good artisanal sour dough bread cut on the diagonal
- 4 slices of streaky bacon, cooked until crisp
- softened butter
- 2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce
- 3 TBS your favorite creamy Caesar salad dressing divided
- shaved parmesan cheese
- crisp garlic croutons (optional)
- lemon wedges to serve
Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup your favorite brand of creamy Caesar Salad dressing
- 1 1/2 TBS light olive oil
- 1 1/2 TBS Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut horizontally into cutlets
- 2 (1/2 inch thick) slices of a good artisanal sour dough bread cut on the diagonal
- 4 slices of streaky bacon, cooked until crisp
- softened butter
- 2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce
- 3 TBS your favorite creamy Caesar salad dressing divided
- shaved parmesan cheese
- crisp garlic croutons (optional)
- lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- In a container large enough to hold the chicken, whisk together the Caesar salad dressing, olive oil, Dijon mustard and minced garlic for the chicken marinade. Add the chicken breast cutlets, turning to coat them completely in the marinade. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
- When you are ready to cook the sandwiches, slice your bread diagonally into 2 1/2 inch thick slabs. Put your lettuce into a bowl. Cook your bacon and keep warm.
- Remove your chicken from the marinade, discarding any marinade left in the dish. Cook your chicken cutlets on a hot grill for about two minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Keep warm.
- Toast your bread slices, lightly buttering them if desired. (I used a garlic loaf. Alternately you can rub the toasted sides with a clove of garlic to infuse flavor.) Place on two serving plates. Divide 1 TBS of the Caesar salad dressing between the two slices and spread it over top of the bread.
- Top each slice of bread with two slices of crisp bacon. Place two chicken cutlets on top of the bacon on each sandwich.
- Toss your lettuce with the remaining salad dressing and pile lightly on top of the chicken cutlets. Shave some Parmesan over top and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Did you make this recipe?
This delicious crockpot chicken recipe fits the fill on all of those counts. It is a recipe I adapted from a Gooseberry Patch Cookbook entitled Our Best Quick & Easy Casseroles.
I don't know about you, but I personally love the Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks. They are filled with loads of simple and delicious recipes cooked by cooks just like you and me!
This time when I made it I took the liberty of downsizing the recipe to feed only 2 to 3 people depending on appetites. I did keep the sauce ingredients at the same amount, which meant that I had lots of lovely gravy to spoon over top.
I made it as a simple supper that I could take the extras over to my daughter and her husband so that she wouldn't have to cook. They lead very busy lives and I thought it was something they would both enjoy. I was right! They did enjoy it!
- 2 - 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 baking potatoes, quartered
- 3 carrots, peeled, halved and cut into 3 inch lengths
- 1 can condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (10 3/4 oz/304g), undiluted
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp herbs de Province
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 to 4 TBS water
I use my crockpot a lot in the summer months. It helps to keep my kitchen cool. Crockpot suppers also come in very handy for when you need to take a portable dinner to a pot luck or other get-together! Here are some of my other favorite crock pot meals:
CROCKPOT SAUERKRAUT SOUP - This delicious soup is always enjoyed by everyone who eats it. Sauerkraut, fresh veg, stock , tomato puree, and smoked sausage combine to make a delicious and hearty meal. No fuss, no muss. Goes great with crusty bread or rolls!
CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND STUFFING - This tastes just like Thanksgiving except it is a lot easier to throw together! Chicken, gravy and stuffing all in one. All you need on the side are some potatoes and a vegetable. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
No Fuss Chicken Dinner
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 baking potatoes, quartered
- 3 carrots, peeled, halved and cut into 3 inch lengths
- 1 can condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (10 3/4 oz/304g), undiluted
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp herbs de Province
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 to 4 TBS water
Instructions
- Take your chicken breasts and place them in the bottom of the crockpot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the prepared vegetables around the chicken.
- Whisk together the soup, garlic powder and herbs de province, adding just enough water until you have a pourable sauce. Pour this over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on the low setting of your crock pot for 7 to 8 hours, giving everything a stir after 4 hours if possible.
- Serve hot, spooned out from the crockpot, giving each person a portion of chicken and some of the potatoes and carrots. Spoon some of the sauce over each serving. I added a sprinkle of crispy salad onions on top for a garnish. (In North America use French's or Durkees)
Did you make this recipe?
This content (written and photography) is the sole property of The English Kitchen. Any reposting or misuse is not permitted. If you are reading this elsewhere, please know that it is stolen content and you may report it to me at: mariealicejoan at aol dot com
Thanks so much for visiting. Do come again!
Social Icons