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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 lbs), vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, carrot, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) chunks. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat during braising.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 150 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or unsalted butter with a pinch of ground cardamom and fenugreek, yellow onions, finely sliced, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Pat chicken dry before cooking to improve browning.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, small skillet for toasting pine nuts, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best texture and flavor.
Preparation takes 90 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 130 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, warm water (around 40°C/104°F), vegetable oil or pork fat (plus extra to grease). Equipment: mixing bowl, steamer or bamboo steamer, pot or deep pan, measuring spoons and cups, small mixing bowl, rolling pin (optional), kitchen towel.
Kitchen tip: Use warm water (around 40°C/104°F) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced, jerk seasoning, vegetable oil, divided, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, wok or large cast iron skillet, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For extra heat, add a finely chopped Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper with the garlic if you like it spicy.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, aj ed amarillo paste (or substitute). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For extra richness, remove chicken thighs after browning and sauté chopped bacon before onions. Add it back in with the stock.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, bell pepper, chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan with lid, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, can opener, tongs or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best flavor and tenderness when braised.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 150g each), brown or green lentils, medium onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, freshly grated. Equipment: large saucepan, medium pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) internally for safe consumption.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts, lemon, zested and juiced, low-sodium chicken broth, garlic cloves, onion, sliced. Equipment: large deep skillet or sauté pan with lid, medium saucepan, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the best flavor and texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, vegetable oil, walnuts, finely chopped or ground. Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven, Medium saucepan, Knife and chopping board, Measuring cups and spoons, Wooden spoon or spatula, Blender or food processor (optional), Strainer (optional).
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken for more flavor in the broth.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, aji amarillo paste, garlic, minced, ground cumin, smoked paprika. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large bowl, medium saucepan, blender or food processor, mixing spoon, steaming basket or colander.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural bitter coating called saponin.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5 cm pieces, vegetable oil or niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: large skillet or cast-iron pan, knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: For authentic flavor, use niter kibbeh if available instead of vegetable oil.