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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skin-on chicken thighs, garlic, minced, ground cumin, smoked paprika, aji amarillo paste (or substitute with mild chili paste). Equipment: medium bowl, large skillet or frying pan, baking sheet, medium saucepan, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, mixing spoon, colander.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time to deepen the flavor profile.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: salmon, skin-on, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5 cm pieces, snap peas, trimmed, baby carrots, halved lengthwise, garlic, minced. Equipment: frying pan, tongs, knife, cutting board, spatula, plate.
Kitchen tip: Dry the salmon skin thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), olive oil, divided, carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm pieces, sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm cubes (~200 g). Equipment: oven, baking sheet, large skillet (preferably cast iron), tongs, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 74°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skin-on chicken breasts (about 150-180g / 5-6 oz each), asparagus, trimmed and cut into 4cm (1.5-inch) pieces, baby carrots, halved lengthwise, fresh or thawed green peas, olive oil. Equipment: frying pan or skillet, tongs, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 170-200 g / 6-7 oz each), butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2 cm (3/4 inch) cubes, fresh sage leaves, chopped, garlic, minced, quinoa, rinsed. Equipment: oven, large oven-safe baking tray or sheet, medium saucepan with lid, large skillet or frying pan, cutting board, sharp knife, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness by pounding slightly if needed for even cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 150-180 g each), new potatoes, halved, baby carrots, trimmed, asparagus, woody ends trimmed, olive oil. Equipment: large oven-safe frying pan or skillet, roasting tray or baking sheet, oven.
Kitchen tip: Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure it crisps up nicely.