Recipes — chicken

Classic and comforting, nothing is better than homemade chicken soup. It can be made in about an hour, even less if you use leftover roasted shredded chicken and precooked pasta. To make this gluten-free, use brown rice pasta.  - Serves 3-4 people Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil 3 ribs celery, finely chopped 2−3 carrots, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced (or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme) 1 bay leaf Kosher or sea salt and pepper to taste 2 quarts (64 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth 1 large bone-in chicken breast (or shredded cooked...

INGREDIENTS 1 pound chicken breasts, poached and cubed½ cup diced celery½ cup diced cored Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady apple¼ cup cashew pieces, toasted¼ cup currantsDRESSING1 cup plain Greek yogurt1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon each sea salt and ground white pepper, plus more as needed½ teaspoon ground ginger12 whole butter lettuce leaves, for serving1 tablespoon raw hemp hearts (optional) DIRECTIONS1) In a large bowl toss together the chicken, celery, apple, cashews, and currants.2) MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth.3) Pour the dressing over the...

Ras el Hanout is a North African spice mix, The name of which means “head of the shop” or “top shelf” in Arabic (The best spices the shop has to offer). What I love about it is that you pretty much don’t need anything else for seasoning. It’s got cumin, cardamom, clove, allspice, chile, ginger, turmeric, paprika, and a rainbow have other ingredients, so when you have it on hand, you can use it as a seasoning for shrimp, fish, veggies, tempeh, and anything else your exotic heart desires. Spice blends rock!  Here is what you need:  2 tablespoons ras el...

I have an obsession with lemon. it’s this incredible little fruit that comes with a big personality…bright, spunky and sure to put a pucker on your lips when it needs to. It adds the perfect acidity to sweetness and balances out fat like a diplomat. The smell of grated zest is enough to lift anyone out of a bad mood and that fragrant oil finishes a dish with just the right hint. That perfect accessory, a color splash on that sexy black dress.   Ok, maybe that’s a little too much.   Let’s get back to this chicken dish. And...