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Chicken Recipes · Recipes

Grilled Jerk Boneless Chicken Thighs

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https://youtu.be/axLSB2tjk7I As we wind up our Chicken Thigh series, we are grilling some Jerk Boneless thighs. Grilled Jerk chicken is a dish that Jamaica is famous for, although it is made across the Caribbean. Jamaican jerk is a blend of spices including scallions, garlic, ginger and thyme, along with allspice (called pimento in the islands),…… Continue reading Grilled Jerk Boneless Chicken Thighs

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Pan Fried Chicken Thighs with Lemon

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https://youtu.be/XfxRApYPJ1o This could be the simplest way to cook bone-in Chicken thighs. After getting the skin nice and crispy, turn the thighs once to get them cooked through. Ready in less than 30 minutes, and they don’t have to be watched or monitored, except when you turn them over. Paul Bertolli, in “Cooking by Hand:…… Continue reading Pan Fried Chicken Thighs with Lemon

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs

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https://youtu.be/TWjXcWQTs8I Next up in our Chicken Thigh series is a simple Oven-Baked bone-in Chicken Thigh, with a Parmesan Crust. Dipped in a butter-wash instead of an egg-wash, and coated with an herbaceous parmesan spice rub. Serve with coleslaw and roasted potatoes, for an easy weeknight meal. Ingredients 2-4 Bone-in chicken thighs¼ cup butter meltedSalt & Pepper to taste1 cup freshly…… Continue reading Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs

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Broiled Chicken Thighs in 15 minutes

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Our Next Series is Chicken Thighs https://youtu.be/7miwYnhDb84 Bone-in Chicken thighs are the most economical cut of chicken.  Broiling cooks the chicken faster than baking, taking under 20 minutes because you are using direct heat. The caveat is that all ovens are different, so times are approximations. The taste is great, with plenty of acidity from…… Continue reading Broiled Chicken Thighs in 15 minutes

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My Dad’s Italian Meatball Recipe

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We conclude our Meatball Series with what meatballs really should be: Italian, handmade, little round balls of flavor, served with a red sauce over pasta.This is part of the DeSando Family Spaghetti & Meatball recipe (Desando Family Spaghetti & Meatball Recipe). My dad cooked the meatballs in the red sauce that simmered all night. The…… Continue reading My Dad’s Italian Meatball Recipe

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Eggplant “Meat”balls w/Marinara & Pasta

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Next in our Meatball Series is Eggplant “Meat”balls, served over pasta and a Marinara Sauce. Takes Spaghetti & Meatballs to a whole new level. This vegetarian recipe is simple and makes a great meal for the whole family, even carnivores. https://youtu.be/emE-q3WRnSM INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into one inch cubesSalt…… Continue reading Eggplant “Meat”balls w/Marinara & Pasta