If you are not so experienced in the kitchen, or you are just starting out with your culinary skills, trying new recipes can be quite stressful. It often happens that the recipe fails, or the dish does not look the way we imagined. But, as in everything, even in cooking, with practicing in the kitchen you can achieve fantastic results, so don’t give up so easily.
Don’t underestimate the importance of preparation before you start cooking, as this is a process that sometimes requires more time than the process of cooking itself. Before you start, read the recipe carefully and make sure you have the necessary ingredients and kitchen equipment from start to finish, because as they say “preparation is half the job”!
Below are 3 recipes with chicken that your whole family will surely enjoy. They are easy to prepare and you will remember them for their excellent taste.
Chicken with curry
If you like aromatic food, we suggest you make this simple Indian curry with chicken. The recipe is also suitable for beginners because it is easy to prepare and easy to remember.
Fry coarsely chopped onion in a little olive oil. When the onion takes on a nice golden brown color you can add almonds, whole or halved, as you wish. Fry until the almonds are golden brown too. Cut the chicken into pieces and pour a little olive oil over it, add salt and pepper, and stir well with a cooking spoon. Add the prepared chicken to the pan along with the almonds and onions. Fry with occasional stirring until the chicken is cooked through and gets a nice color. When the chicken is done, add the curry and half a glass of water. Again, stir well, then leave to simmer for a few minutes. With constant stirring, continue frying and season with coarsely ground pepper, salt and parsley. Wait for the water to almost evaporate, then cut the tomato into slices and add it together with the grated lemon zest. Fry briefly to keep the tomato in shape, then remove from the heat. This is a very tasty dish and is ready in just a few minutes.
Chinese-style chicken with peanut
If you like unusual combinations, exotic and somewhat unusual dishes, you will surely love this delicious specialty of Chinese cuisine.
Cut the chicken white meat into cubes and mix with 2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce, a glass of cognac and 2-3 tablespoons of cornstarch. Stir everything nicely and leave it to stand in the fridge for a while. Chop the vegetables into leaves (carrot, cabbage, cucumber, red and green paprika), and separate the garlic into a separate plate. Put 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a deeper pan and heat until the oil starts to smoke. Add a pinch of salt and garlic to the oil heated in this way, as well as the white meat previously drained from the aforesaid mixture (don’t throw the liquid away!). Finally add the ginger. Since the oil is hot, mix the meat with quick movements and do not fry it for more than 2-3 minutes. Return the fried chicken to the soy sauce in which it was and start preparing the vegetables. Heat the oil you previously added to the deeper pan. Add salt as desired and your chopped vegetables are ready. Fry the vegetables with intensive stirring for a few minutes and gradually add salt, pepper and spicy paprika. After 2-3 minutes of frying, add the fried chicken in it, peanuts, sesame seeds, the rest of the cognac and soy sauce (2-3 tablespoons). Stir vigorously for a few more minutes and when the meat and vegetables are nicely combined, remove from the heat and serve with rice.
Italian pasta with chicken white meat and zucchini
Here is the perfect Italian recipe for a light dinner with friends or a loved one! It is prepared easily and quickly, and everyone is guaranteed to like it. However, if you want to order some really good organic chicken meals from the local restaurants, find the services near you that can deliver it directly to your address. Read the reviews carefully to find the best option that would help you with every further delivery.
Cut the carrot and zucchini into cubes or sticks. Heat the olive oil in a wok, then add the carrots to simmer at a medium temperature. Salt them to soften faster. Cook the chicken, then cut it into smaller pieces. When the carrot softens, add the zucchini, and simmer until the water evaporates. Meanwhile, put the pasta to cook in salted water. Add the chicken to the wok with the vegetables, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add finely chopped garlic to the vegetables and when it releases the aroma, pour in the sweet sour cream and add the cooked pasta. When it boils, remove from the heat and season with a mixture of herbal spices. Serve warm, top with fresh arugula and sprinkle with parmesan!
Mexican Enchilada with chicken
There are almost no rules when preparing delicious enchiladas. Prepare the sauce of your choice, replace the minced meat with chicken or completely eliminate it for the veggie lunch variant, and you can also add a cream and spice topping before sprinkling with cheese. Wrap the Mexican flavors in tortillas, then bake everything in the oven with a good dose of cheese. Pleasure guaranteed!
Cut the chicken into strips and cook in water where you have melted the soup cube, or you can add only dry spice or salt. Cook until the chicken is slightly tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain the water. Heat the oil, add the garlic and fry for about a minute, add the flour, fry for about 30 seconds and add the peeled tomato.In case it is too thick, it is possible to dilute it with a little water. Add spices: curry, chili and salt. Stir and let it cook for 6-8 minutes. Separate a portion of the sauce to pour over the tortilla. Add chicken to the sauce, stir and cook for about a minute. Heat the tortillas before filling. Add about two to three tablespoons of the filling to each tortilla. Wrap. Arrange side by side. Pour over the peeled tomatoes and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 200 degrees for five to ten minutes and that’s it, take it out of the oven and enjoy!
