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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: freekeh grain, boneless skinless chicken thighs, red onion, thinly sliced, bell pepper, diced, cherry tomatoes, halved. Equipment: grill or grill pan, large pot, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, serving bowl.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 2 hours) if you have time to deepen flavor.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 600g), olive oil, medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces, medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces, medium celery root, peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces. Equipment: large skillet or sauté pan with lid, cutting board, chef's knife, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Pat the chicken dry before searing to develop a better color and flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 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, sumac. Equipment: large skillet with lid or shallow pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For best food safety, use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, white vinegar or Filipino cane vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Browning the chicken before poaching adds depth of flavor and a more attractive color to the dish.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, preferably thigh meat for juiciness, onion, garlic cloves, berbere spice blend, canned diced tomatoes. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large deep skillet or wide saucepan with lid, small pot, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure ground chicken is fresh and kept cold before cooking to prevent bacterial growth.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced, ground cumin, ground paprika. Equipment: large mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, large skillet or wok, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time if possible to deepen the shawarma flavor.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground sumac. Equipment: Pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), Large skillet, Measuring cups and spoons, Cutting board, Sharp knife, Wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for more flavorful and moist results.
Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 105 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: masa harina, chicken broth, unsalted butter, Aji Amarillo paste, ground cumin. Equipment: large pot, steaming basket or tamale steamer, mixing bowl, blender or food processor, large skillet or saucepan, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Soaking corn husks makes them flexible and easier to fold without tearing.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken breast, vegetable oil, garlic, shallots, carrot. Equipment: wok or large non-stick skillet, cutting board, chef's knife, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use a hot wok or skillet to ensure quick cooking and crisp vegetables.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), olive oil, large onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: large heavy-bottom skillet with lid, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: If bone-in thighs are unavailable, skin-on boneless thighs can be used but watch cooking time to avoid drying out.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: millet, rinsed, olive oil, divided, medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks, kale, stems removed and roughly chopped, chicken breast fillets, trimmed. Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, baking tray, mixing bowl, frying pan or grill pan, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, spatula or tongs.
Kitchen tip: Rinse millet thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness.
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), vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, rice cooker or pot for steaming rice, frying pan for greens, knife and cutting board, mixing spoon, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken thighs for best flavor and tenderness during slow braising.