Chicken Braised with Coconut Milk

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger
  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
  • 1 (13 to 14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk

For garnish:

  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper
  • 1 medium lime
  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Mince 2 garlic cloves, then peel and finely chop 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger (about 2 tablespoons). Pat 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches if needed, add the chicken skin-side down and cook until the fat is rendered and the skin is golden-brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Pour out the rendered fat and let the pan cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Place the pan back over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, and ginger, and cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons green curry paste and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened in color and aromatic, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1 can coconut milk and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, stir to incorporate, and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the curry paste is completely dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan skin-side up in a single layer. Bake uncovered until the sauce is bubbling and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F in the thickest piece of chicken, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prep the garnishes: coarsely chop 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, thinly slice 1/2 small red onion and 1 small jalapeño, and cut 1 lime into wedges.
  6. Garnish the chicken with the cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño. Serve with the sauce spooned over chicken and lime wedges for squeezing.

Chicken Pot Pie with Sourdough Biscuits

  • 3 potatoes – chopped (I use red so you don’t have to peel them)
  • 4 carrots – diced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups of bone broth
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley – you could use fresh as well.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tsp of salt. This may sound like a lot of salt, but I’m using homemade bone broth that doesn’t have salt. So if you are using broth that already has sodium, or if you’re using a rotisserie chicken, then you will have to cut back on the salt.
  • 1 cup peas – fresh or frozen
  • 4 cups of cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups of flour – I used freshly milled, whole wheat, white flour
  • 1 cup of fed sourdough starter*
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Step 1: The Night Before, Prepare The Sourdough Biscuits

  1. If you are wanting to make this sourdough chicken pot pie, start the sourdough the night before, allowing it to ferment for 8-24 hours.
  2. Chop up cold butter into chunks and add to a large bowl.
  3. Add flour to the butter and mix; I usually just use my hands to massage the flour and butter together.
  4. Add 1 cup of fed sourdough starter and honey. Stir until nicely incorporated.
  5. Place a clean tea towel over bowl and allow to sit at room temperature at least 8-24 hours. The longer you allow it to ferment, the more sour and more digestible the grains will be.

Step 2: Make The Chicken Pot Pie Filling

  1. The next day, add the veggies and butter to a cast iron skillet and sauté on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until they start to soften.
  2. Add bone broth and flour, dried parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix and cover with lid. Allow to cook for 10 minutes.
  3. To the skillet, add peas, cooked chicken, and heavy cream.

Step 3: Finish Making The Biscuits

  1. While veggies are sautéing, finish making the biscuits by adding baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the fermented dough.
  2. Mix everything together well. I like to use my fingers.
  3. Roll out biscuits onto a lightly floured surface and cut with biscuit cutter.

Step 4: Top With Biscuits And Bake

  1. Top the filling with sourdough biscuits and place in a 400-degree oven for about 10-15 minutes. Bake until the biscuits start turning golden brown.
  2. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Sticky Pineapple Chicken

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup diced pineapple

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken stock, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic and cornstarch. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup and is the consistency of thick syrup. Set the sauce aside.

Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and season it with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken, stirring, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any liquids then add the sauce to the pan and stir until combined. Add the pineapple and cashews and cook, stirring, for an additional 1 minute.

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp celtic sea salt
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  1. In a small bowl, combine herbs and spices.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Place drumsticks in a bowl or a plastic bag and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle herbs and spices all over drumsticks to coat them.
  6. Preheat air fryer at 400 for 2-10 minutes.
  7. Place drumsticks in air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes on 400.
  8. Remove basket and flip chicken drumsticks.
  9. Cook at 400 for another 10 minutes.
  10. If chicken is not 165 degrees internally, add another 5 minutes of cook-time.
  11. Time can vary based on drumstick size, so do check the temperature with a digital thermometer after cooking to prevent over or under cooking.
  12. When chicken has reached 165 degrees internally, serve immediately.

Chicken Sausage and Rice Skillet

  • 14 oz. sausage
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Slice the sausage into ¼-½ inch thick slices. Add the sausage and cooking oil to a deep skillet or Dutch oven and sauté over medium heat until the sausage is well browned. Don’t worry if the sausage begins to brown on the bottom of the skillet. That’s extra flavor that will cook into the rice later.
  • While the sausage is cooking, dice the bell pepper. Once the sausage is browned, add the bell pepper to the skillet and continue to sauté for about one more minute.
  • Add the spices (smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and black pepper) to the skillet with the sausage and bell pepper and continue to sauté for one minute more to toast the spices.
  • Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), rice, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
  • Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the broth to come to a full boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let the skillet simmer for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, with the lid on, for an additional 5 minutes.
  • After the skillet has rested, remove the lid, and fold the sausage and rice to redistribute the rice and sausage throughout. Top with sliced green onions and serve!

Chicken Piccata Meatballs

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley (plus more)
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken (or turkey)
  • 1 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (scant)
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup capers (plus 2 tsp caper brine)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  1. MEATBALLS: In a medium bowl, using a fork, mix together all the ingredients except the ground chicken. When the ingredients are combined, add the ground chicken and mix until *just* combined. Just be sure you don’t overwork the meat. Roll into 20-22 meatballs using a cookie scoop or about 1 1/2 tablespoons each.
  2. SEAR: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle in a little oil. Add the meatballs to the skillet but do not overcrowd. Cook in batches if they don’t all fit. Sear the meatballs for 4-5 minutes, flipping to brown all sides evenly. We’ll finish cooking the meatballs through in the sauce later. Remove meatballs to a plate.
  3. SAUCE: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet along with the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the flour and whisk. Once the flour cooks for 30 seconds, slowly drizzle in the chicken broth with one hand while you continue to whisk with the other hand. Add the caper brine, capers, lemon juice, and allow the sauce to gain a simmer. Then add the meatballs reduce the heat to medium and let thicken, about 5-7 minutes. Lower the heat to low, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and allow them to slowly melt into the sauce as you stir. The butter will help thicken the sauce further. Serve with additional chopped parsley on top if desired.

Chicken Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Meatballs:

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon EACH: lemon zest AND chopped parsley
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated yellow onions
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano (a little more if it’s fresh)
  • 1 ¼ pound lean ground chicken

Lemon Olive Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons salted cold butter, cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken stock
  • ½ cup green olives (or use ¼ cup capers!)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest + ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  1. MEATBALLS: In a medium bowl, using a fork, mix together all the ingredients except the ground chicken. You also want to add 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. When the ingredients are combined, add the ground chicken and mix until *just* combined. Just be sure you don’t overwork the meat. Roll into 24-28 meatballs using a cookie scoop or about 1 ½ tablespoon each.
  2. COOK: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle in a little oil. Add the meatballs to the skillet but do not overcrowd. Cook in batches if they don’t all fit. Sear the meatballs for 5-7 minutes, flipping to brown all sides evenly, until the meatballs are cooked all the way through. Remove the meatballs to a plate.
  3. SAUCE: Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet along with the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn. Add the flour and whisk. Once the flour cooks for 30 seconds, slowly drizzle in the chicken broth with one hand while you continue to whisk with the other hand. Then, allow the sauce to reach a simmer, and continue to cook for 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens a bit. Lower the heat to the lowest setting and let the sauce hang out. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and egg yolks. Once combined, add a tablespoon of the sauce from the skillet into the egg mixture while you whisk it. Repeat this step two more times (so a total of 3 tablespoon of sauce should be added to the yolks.) Then, with the heat on the lowest setting, add the yolk mixture to the sauce you have on the stove. Kick the heat up to medium and stir the sauce and allow it to cook for 4-6 minutes or until it thickens to your liking. Then, stir in the nutmeg and lemon zest. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. Add the last tablespoon of butter to the sauce and allow it to melt in slowly. Add the green olives to the sauce along with the meatballs. Let them heat through for just a minute or two until warm. Serve with fried bread, over buttered orzo, or rice!

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

  • Nonstick cooking spray, for the basket
  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint and tips removed 
  • Kosher salt 
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot 
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving 
  1. Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set aside. Pat the chicken wings dry and sprinkle generously with salt. Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching (if necessary to fit, line up the drumettes standing upright along the sides). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for 12 minutes more. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 390 degrees F and cook until the outsides are extra-crispy, about 6 minutes more.
  2. Meanwhile, warm the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the hot sauce.  
  3. Toss the wings with the butter mixture to coat in a large bowl and serve with dressing on the side.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings (from frozen)

  • Place wings in air fryer basket so they aren’t overlapping.
  • Close drawer and set to 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Open, flip each one over and set again for 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes spray wings with olive oil spray so they crisp up more.
  • Check, if you want them crispier flip them again, spray again, and set for a few more minutes.
  • Mix 3 ingredients together in a bowl to make sweet n spicy buffalo sauce.
  • Toss together to coat and serve!

Honey Mustard Chicken with Apples

  • 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into large chunks
  • 2 cooking apples (such as Cortland), cut into chunks
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until golden, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 3 more minutes, then transfer to a plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings. 
  3. Add the onion and apples to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Mix the broth with the mustard, then add to the skillet and bring to a boil. Arrange the chicken, skin-side up, in the skillet. Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. 
  4. Mix the butter and flour to form a paste. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken, apples and onion to plates. Bring the pan juices to a simmer, whisk in about half of the butter-flour mixture and boil to thicken, 2 minutes. Continue to cook, adding more of the butter-flour mixture as needed to make a slightly thick gravy. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley.