Sunday, December 10, 2017

Oven Roasted Five Spice Asian Chicken Recipe

Five Spice Asian Chicken

Thanksgiving… The perfect day to celebrate your God, your family and your friends. But this year I just could not bring myself to celebrate with the almighty turkey. I just did not want it. So in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I contemplated what would be an acceptable substitute. I wanted something a little more low key, and a little less leftovers. So I decided to roast a chicken instead. But of course this is Thanksgiving, so not any regular chicken recipe was going to work. I needed something with a strong flavor profile so that the family did not feel like I had cheated them of tradition. So the hunt was on for different ideas on how to prepare a delicious chicken.

Oven Roasted Five Spice Asian Chicken

Oven Roasted Five Spice Chicken

In my journey to find the ultimate chicken recipe I came across a recipe for this five spice chicken. The original recipe called for chicken pieces but I really wanted to present a whole chicken. So with some very simple modifications to
the original recipe, this amazing oven roasted five spice chicken recipe developed.

Five Spice Asian Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, shallots, oil, salt and five spice
  2. Gently loosen the chicken skin from the breast and leg areas. Spread 1/2 the season mix under the skin of the chicken. Rub the remaining seasoning mix inside the chicken.
  3. Put the tamari, fish sauce and honey in another small bowl. whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour over the chicken and using your hands massage into the skins. Marinade for at least 6 hours or over night.
  4. Remove chicken from the marinade and bring to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 450°
  6. Roast the chicken breast side up for 15 minutes. Then reduce temperature to 350° and roast an additional 20 minutes per pound of chicken.

Roasted Five Spice Asian Chicken

Although this roasted five spice Asian chicken recipe did not make it on to my table this past Thanksgiving, it is a recipe I will remain thankful for. As the protein of choice for many it is always a great thing to find new ways to prepare chicken. Instead of making this chicken I opted instead for a delicious roast leg of lamb for Thanksgiving. Maybe I will serve this chicken for Christmas instead.



source https://www.recipecritique.com/oven-roasted-five-spice-asian-chicken-recipe/

Hearty Kale and Chicken Soup Recipe

Hearty, Healthy Kale and Chicken Soup

We all live in a winter wonderland, a winter wonderland. I know we all know this song, and today most of us are feeling it. Much of the country has been blanketed in snow. Even far south is experiencing temperatures well below what is expected. But I don’t mind it. This is the time of year to embrace casseroles, soups and chili’s. And this hearty kale and chicken soup is a good one to ward off the cold temperatures while keeping us healthy and content.

Chicken & Kale Soup

Kale and Chicken Soup

At this time of year there is nothing more warming than a hearty bowl of soup. And this kale and chicken soup is no exception. This soup was designed to fend off even the worse winter maladies, keeping your spirits high and your body healthy during these cold winter months. Use this kale and chicken soup recipe to help banish winter ailments. Full of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, this is one powerhouse of nutritional value and considered by many as a superfood.

Kale and Chicken Soup
Servings6 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Add the first four ingredients to a large pot and cook until potatoes are tender.
  2. Add remaining onion, garlic and herbs and cook until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Add kale and simmer until tender.
  4. Serve hot!

Kale and Chicken Soup: A cure for the winter blues

The days are getting shorter, the nights a little cooler, the season is officially here.Thanksgiving has passed and the yuletide season is right around the corner. Are you ready? I’m not. I still have a ton of shopping to do. I have the most amazing seven year old in my life that I like to spoil all the time, especially at the holidays. So, long story short I had better eat my kale and chicken soup, bundle up and venture out there. Stay safe and have a wonderful holiday season



source https://www.recipecritique.com/hearty-kale-and-chicken-soup-recipe/