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Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, chicken breasts, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt. Equipment: medium pot, large bowl, mixing bowl, fork or potato masher, steamer basket or large pot for steaming, pastry brush, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the water for poaching the chicken is at a gentle simmer to keep the meat tender and avoid drying out.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks, vegetable oil, onion, sliced, garlic, minced, green bell pepper, sliced. Equipment: large heavy skillet or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken with salt, pepper, and a little soy sauce for 2 hours or overnight before cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, aji amarillo paste, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, cutting board, knife, measuring spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: For juicier chicken, marinate pieces briefly in a mixture of lime juice, aji amarillo paste, and a pinch of salt before cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 450 g/1 lb), water or low-sodium chicken broth for poaching, carrots, julienned, cucumber, julienned, seeds removed, red bell pepper, julienned. Equipment: medium saucepan, shallow wide bowl, cutting board, sharp knife, mixing bowl, serving platter.
Kitchen tip: To ensure food safety, always poach chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 150g / 5 oz each), water, berbere spice blend, garlic, minced, ground ginger. Equipment: Large pot or saucepan with lid, Mixing bowl, Whisk, Steaming basket or steamer, Non-stick skillet or flat pan for injera, Measuring spoons and cups, Knife and chopping board.
Kitchen tip: Use a digital thermometer to check chicken doneness for safety and juiciness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), cutting board, knife, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For a milder stew, remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving to reduce heat.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs), soy sauce, white vinegar (or Filipino cane vinegar), cloves garlic, minced, medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4 cm chunks. Equipment: large cast iron or heavy skillet with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet with a lid to ensure even cooking and moisture retention during braising.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: pressure cooker, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, rolling pin (if rolling pastry), baking tray, parchment paper, knife and chopping board.
Kitchen tip: For the best flavor, use fresh and fragrant herbs in the salad.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic, red bell pepper, snap peas. Equipment: large skillet or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Patting the chicken dry before cooking helps achieve a better sear and caramelization.
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), olive oil, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, turnips, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed braising pan or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, chef’s knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, tongs.
Kitchen tip: For extra crisp skin, pat the chicken very dry before searing and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, fresh turmeric root or ground turmeric. Equipment: pressure cooker, large skillet or sauté pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: To avoid bitterness, remove kaffir lime leaves before serving.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, cane vinegar or apple cider vinegar, garlic, crushed, bay leaves. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot with lid, frying pan or wok, medium saucepan, slotted spoon, tongs, fine mesh strainer or colander, kitchen timer.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and vinegar for 30 minutes to 1 hour before starting the recipe.