Miso Chicken

4 T. unsalted butter, melted 1/2 c. white miso 2 T. honey 1 T. rice vinegar (unseasoned type) black pepper to taste 6 to 8 chicken thighs (approximately 2-1/2 to 3 lbs.), bone-in, skin-on Adapted from a recipe at NYT Cooking Combine butter, miso, honey, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a large bowl and […]

Honey-Molasses Chicken Drumsticks

Sauce 1 T. brown sugar 2 T. water 2 T. honey 2 T. balsamic vinegar 1 T. Dijon mustard 1 T. molasses 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. olive oil 6 chicken drumsticks, skinned 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Heat oil in […]

Yougurt-curry Marinated Chicken Thighs

1 cup nonfat plain yogurt (Greek Gods Plain preferred) 1/3 cup grated onion (about 1 medium) 3 tablespoons curry powder 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 large or 8 small bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skin removed Whisk yogurt, onion, curry powder, oil, salt, and crushed […]

Baked Chicken, sorta sweet, sorta savory

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup plus 2 T. honey, divided* 2 T. Dijon mustard** 1 T. chopped fresh rosemary OR 1 tsp. dry rosemary 3 or more cloves garlic, minced Pinch of cayenne pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 3 lbs. chicken drumsticks Sea salt to taste Combine first 7 ingredients and salt. […]

Chicken Soup with Quinoa

1 T. (or more) fresh ginger, chopped 1/2 T. olive oil 5 cups chicken stock (see recipe below) or broth 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed 1/2 cup fully cooked chicken, shredded (usually leftovers from beer can chicken) Handful or more of raw spinach, rinsed 1/2 cup frozen peas, rinsed to defrost Salt to taste Heat soup […]

Stir Fry

3/4 pound boneless beef or pork or chicken 1 T. each dry sherry (or any dry red wine) and soy sauce 2 T. water 1/4 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 3-1/2 T. salad oil garlic (at least one clove) 1/2 tsp. or more of minced fresh ginger Vegetables* Cooking Sauce: Stir together 2 T. oyster […]

Baked Teri Chicken

8 chicken thighs 1/3  to 1/2 cup shoyu (soy sauce) – depending on how sweet you like your teri chicken. 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup mirin 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minger 1-2 tablespoons ginger, grated or minced Marinate chicken for an hour (put aside 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting). Preheat […]

Beer Can Chicken

4 to 5 pound whole chicken Hawaiian salt and herb mix (see below) 12-ounce can of beer, any brand Oven:  350 degrees Prep time:  10 min. Cooking time:  2 hours Make sure your oven has the rack-to-ceiling space needed to accommodate the height of the chicken, plus an inch or so, in a pan before […]