Friday, October 24, 2014

Roman-style Chicken



"Roman-style Chicken" is so delicious and simple to make in a crock pot.


Ingredients


6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
4 skinless chicken thighs, with bones
1 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
4 ounces prosciutto, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup White Cooking Wine
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Directions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 

In a heavy, large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 

Then cook the chicken until browned on both sides. 

Remove from the pan and place in crock pot.

In the same pan over medium heat, add the peppers and prosciutto and cook until the peppers have browned and the prosciutto is crisp, about 5 minutes. 

Add the garlic and cook for 2 minute. 

Add the tomatoes, wine, and herbs. 

Using a wooden spoon, scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. 

Add the stock, and bring the mixture to a boil remove from heat and pour into the crock pot.

Cook on low 6 - 8 hours on high 2 - 4 hours.

Stir in the capers and the parsley.

Serve over rice or pasta.




Essence Seasoning


"Essence Seasoning" will knock your taste buds into next Tuesday, absolutely delicious! 


Ingredients

2 1/2 Tablespoons paprika
2 Tablespoons sea salt
2 Tablespoons garlic powder
1 Tablespoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 Tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 Tablespoon dried sage

Directions

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup





Honey Baked Chicken


"Honey Baked Chicken" is absolutely delicious! The chicken is nicely caramelized and tender and you'll love spooning the sauce over rice.


Ingredients
3 to 4 pounds chicken parts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon fresh garlic; minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme; minced
1 teaspoon fresh pineapple sage; minced

Directions

In a medium bowl; combine butter, honey, mustard, vinegar, garlic, thyme and sage. 

Mix well to blend all the ingredients.
Pour sauce over chicken in an ungreased baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/4 hours, basting every 15 minutes.