Chicken Recipes – Healthy And Inexpensive

My favorite thing to do with honey that you might not thing of is to use it in a chicken marinade. I combine two tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of soy sauce, half a teaspoon grated ginger, a half teaspoon minced garlic and a dash of cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag. I mix it up well then toss in boneless skinless chicken breasts.

If you desire to have your food without salt, just substitute cider vinegar in place of soy sauce, or use low salt soy sauce. I let it marinate in the refrigerator for approximately an hour and then I put it on a grill. I enjoy cooking with a George Foreman grill, however you can bake it your oven if you want to. I just think that the smoky taste of the grill is really great with this marinade.

This works okay for shrimp as well, but really shines with chicken. Do you like Chinese chicken? If you do then I have a great Chinese chicken recipe that I’m happy to share with you. It is based on an old ‘Java’ recipe I used to order at a Chinese restaurant that is no longer in business. The secret is Rum – you heard it – Rum!

Start with your favorite vegetables which are suitable for stir fry, wash, cut up and set aside. Next, you will need boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into thin slices. You should allow approximately one breast, or one cup, for each person.

The vegetables can be precut, frozen or you can prepare them as fresh (e.g. broccoli, carrot) or canned (water chestnut, bamboo, etc.). I usually slice them into uniform pieces. Drain any canned vegetables well before using in the stir fry. Now comes the fun part. You need some garlic and some good peanut oil, as long as you are not allergic to nuts.

Coat the chicken strips with a combination of flour and any spices of your choice. Add a small amount of corn, canola, or olive oil to a wok or fry pan, coating the bottom and sides.

Add the chicken strips to 2 tablespoons of oil heated in your pan. Brown the strips until all sides are browned lightly. This does not take very long. When the chicken strips are browned, remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon to a paper lined bowl. Set aside. Place 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic into your pan and saute the garlic but do not let it burn.

After the chicken is browned and removed from the pan, it is time to saute the vegetables. Add a little more oil to the pan if necessary. Now add the veggies. Keep stirring and turning, being careful not to let them burn. When they begin to soften a little, add the browned chicken. At this time you can also sprinkle in some soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and season with finely chopped garlic and ginger.

Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of warm water also, put the top on it, cook on low heat for approximately 5 minutes; stir at regular intervals to prevent burning. Use salt and pepper to season according to your preferences. Just before serving, put approximately 1/4 cup of the highest quality unflavored rum you have. Stir regularly to prevent a flare.

One of the best and easiest ways to cook chicken is in a crockpot. There are hundreds of different recipes for chicken using a crockpot. You can use any, or all, parts of the chicken. You can even use a whole chicken. The best part of cooking with a crockpot is that you put your ingredients in, cover, and come back hours later. Just add salad, maybe some rice or potato, and dinner is ready!

Put about 14 ounces or chicken broth or stock into the pot. Swansons chicken broth is a good choice because it is low-sodium. Cook the chicken over low heat for around 8 hours. You can also add your favorite vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery. When the chicken falls off the bone, it’s ready to eat.

Your chicken may be served with, or without, gravy and atop, or beside, potato, noodles, or rice. Other sauces or side dishe’s may be substituted, if preferred.

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