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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: hulled mung beans, rinsed, brown rice, rinsed, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), carrot, peeled and julienned, cucumber, thinly sliced. Equipment: medium saucepan, small bowl, large pot or deep saucepan, slotted spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in chicken thighs, skin on, shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger. Equipment: large saucepan with lid, blender or mortar and pestle, frying pan, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, rice cooker or pot for rice.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in thighs for juicier, more flavorful chicken compared to breasts.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 105 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), brown or green lentils, rinsed, carrots, peeled and diced, fresh kale leaves, stems removed and chopped, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in skin-on chicken for the most flavorful and juicy results; boneless will cook faster but be less rich.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, wax Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm (1¼ inch) chunks, mixed root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, rutabaga), peeled and chopped, vegetable oil, yellow onion, finely chopped. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, cutting board, chef's knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs; however, boneless can be used for quicker cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, ripe mango, peeled and sliced. Equipment: grill or grill pan, medium saucepan with lid, mixing bowls, knife, peeler or mandoline, tongs, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Marinate chicken at least 15 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to avoid overpowering the delicate meat.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, fresh corn, cut into thirds. Equipment: large steaming pot with lid, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, tongs, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking that it reaches a safe internal temperature of at least 746C (1656F).
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, lemongrass, bruised and cut into 5 cm lengths, fresh turmeric root, peeled and chopped (or 1 tsp ground turmeric), garlic, peeled, ginger, peeled and chopped. Equipment: medium saucepan, blender or food processor, large skillet or shallow pan, fine mesh strainer (optional), medium pot with lid.
Kitchen tip: Poaching chicken gently instead of boiling helps keep it tender and juicy.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb), olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, carrots, peeled and chopped into 2 cm pieces. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed braising pan or Dutch oven, medium saucepan, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: If unavailable, substitute freekeh with brown rice or bulgur wheat though texture and flavor will differ.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 150g/5 oz each), ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes (adjust to taste). Equipment: Large mixing bowl, Heavy skillet or cast iron pan, Wok or large frying pan, Tongs or spatula, Meat thermometer.
Kitchen tip: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before marinating to ensure the skin crisps properly.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, white vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano. Equipment: pressure cooker, large skillet or wok, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour if time allows.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), vegetable oil, yellow onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, aji amarillo paste (or substitute mild yellow chili paste). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed braising pan or Dutch oven, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug, medium saucepan, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: For even cooking, cut the root vegetables into roughly equal-sized chunks.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, coconut milk, chicken stock, flour, for dumplings, baking powder, for dumplings. Equipment: large pot, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: For less heat, remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet pepper before adding it to the broth or omit entirely.