Cuisine: Chicken

Egg Roll in a Bowl

My friend Kay suggested this old Weight Watcher's recipe for Egg Roll in a Bowl. I made it yesterday for lunch and we loved it. This recipe is a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table quickly. The Asian flavors enhance the dish, which is packed with protein and vegetables. You can also add extra veggies like thinly sliced red bell peppers, and mushrooms to the mix.

By Leslie Blythe

Paprika Chicken, Eggplant and Tomato Bake

This Paprika Chicken, Eggplant and Tomato Bake is a recipe from Australia. I know it looks burnt, but it's just crispy and really delicious. This is so fast and easy to throw on a sheet pan. I just happened to have some leftover chicken thighs and a random eggplant. I cut this recipe in half for the two of us.

By Leslie Blythe

Coq Au Vin Blanc

Coq au vin is a classic French dish of chicken that is braised in wine, with bacon, and mushrooms. A red Burgundy wine is typically used, though there are variations in the different regions of France, such as coq au vin jaune, coq au riesling, coq au pourpre or coq au violet, and coq au Champagne. I actually prefer it using white wine. Coq au vin is basically a chicken stew.

By Leslie Blythe

Lighter Chicken Supreme

The term supreme, also spelled suprême, used in cooking refers to the best part of the food, which is really just a boneless, skinless chicken breast. This recipe uses reduced fat crème fraîche. If you can find it, you can use low-fat sour cream. The sauce is comforting, creamy, satisfying, and quick to make for a busy weeknight.

By Leslie Blythe

Chicken Biryani

In a traditional chicken biryani, richly spiced and perfectly fluffy basmati rice is lavished with butter and studded with dried fruit. The saffron-and-spice-infused rice is layered with sauced chicken, and the two are cooked together before being topped with fried onions and chopped herbs. However, it takes time to develop deep flavor by steeping whole spices and cooking the components in stages. This version, uses chunks of boneless chicken thighs and skipped the lengthy marinating. The onion is sautéed instead of deep-frying and then the chicken is browned in the same skillet. This dish is garnished with fried onion, fresh mint and cilantro, and an herby yogurt sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

Chicken & Broccoli Braid

I had some leftover pizza dough, so I made this Chicken & Broccoli Braid. You can customize this to suit your taste. For instance, you could use tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil... The next time I make this I am going to use puff pastry, you can also use crescent roll dough from the market.

By Leslie Blythe

PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

There was definitely a sign from above for me to make lettuce wraps. We had dinner at a friend's house and they make Korean meat wrapped in lettuce. My husband said it reminded him of PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps. The next day my mother arrived from the east coast and asked me if I could make lettuce wraps. On the third day, I opened my Instagram and the first post was from @brunchwithbabs, and guess what she was making!

P.F. Chang’s is the restaurant first credited with putting lettuce wraps on the food map, and this menu staple is one of the most-copied items in the restaurant industry. There is an interesting article called Facts About P.F. Chang’s That Would Surprise You.

By Leslie Blythe

The McCarthy Salad

The McCarthy Salad is almost as famous as the Polo Lounge where it was first served. Neil McCarthy was a regular guest at The Beverly Hills Hotel and captain of a local polo team in the 1940s. One day at the Polo Lounge he requested a very specific list of ingredients for a salad and the McCarthy salad was born. The recipe has remained untouched and has been a signature dish at the hotel ever since.

Here it is on the current menu.

McCARTHY SALAD $44
Iceberg, Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Egg, Beets Tomatoes, Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Avocado Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Leslie Blythe

Chicken Luzon

This Chicken Luzon apparently is a recipe from Brennan's in New Orleans, though it's no longer on the menu. Regardless of where this recipe originated, it's really good. The chicken is coated in a rub, simmered in a creamy sauce, and served on a bed of linguini. It's quick and easy to make.

By Leslie Blythe

Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

My friend Steve gave me this recipe for Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup. It's quick to make, low in calories, and packed with flavor. Coconut milk tames the heat from the chile paste. You can adjust the heat to suit your taste.

By Leslie Blythe