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Chicken Stroganoff

January 18, 2011June 27, 2013 by zoomyummy

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial

Chicken Stroganoff is a lovely variation of the well-known and famous Beef Stroganoff.

Beef or chicken, frankly, this dish is amazing.

Just imagine – tender chunks of meat covered with flavorful creamy sauce served over hot noodles.

And I haven’t told you everything yet.

Ladies and gentlemen… there’s bacon!

See?

You just have to make this…

This is what you need.

Plus noodles.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, chop the leek, you can use onion instead

1. First, chop the leek.

You can also use onion instead.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, cut the skinless and boneless chicken breast into strips or cubes

2. Cut the skinless and boneless chicken breast into strips or cubes, whatever you prefer.

I parted that chicken myself.

Early in the morning.

There’s nothing like parting a chicken while drinking coffee early in the morning.

There’s certain magic to it.

Horror magic.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, in a large non-stick skillet or pan, fry the slices of bacon over medium heat until crisp

3. In a large non-stick skillet or pan, fry the slices of bacon over medium heat…

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, in a large non-stick skillet or pan, fry the slices of bacon over medium heat until crisp, remove the bacon from the pan and cut it into small chunks, or crumble it

… until crisp.

4. Remove the bacon from the pan and cut it into small chunks (or crumble it).

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, add the leek to the drippings in the pan

5. Add the leek to the drippings in the pan.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, then add the chicken cubes or strips

6. Then add the chicken cubes/strips.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, saute together for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently

7. Sauté together for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, spices - ground black pepper, red paprika, pressed or minced garlic cloves, and salt

8. Now we need our spices: ground black pepper, red paprika, pressed or minced garlic cloves, and salt.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, throw all the spices into the chicken-leek mixture, add the bouillon and bacon, bring the mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 10 minutes

9. Throw all the spices into the chicken-leek mixture. Add the bouillon and bacon.

10. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

You may want to transfer the whole mixture into a smaller pot if you don’t have a lid that large.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, in the meantime, you can cook the noodles, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream and the flour and stir until smooth

11. In the meantime, you can cook the noodles.

12. Also, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream and the flour and stir until smooth.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, add the sour cream mixture to the pan or pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, your sauce will become thicker and creamier

13. Add the sour cream mixture to the pan/pot. Bring to a boil.

14. Then reduce heat and let simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Your sauce will become thicker and creamier.

chicken Stroganoff recipe with step by step picture tutorial, serve the chicken Stroganoff over hot noodles

Serve your Chicken Stroganoff over hot noodles.

Enjoy, dear friends.

(This recipe makes 2 portions.)

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Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Ham, Cheese, and Peppers

December 10, 2010February 17, 2014 by zoomyummy

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

This roulade, which by the way is just another word for a roll, is devilishly good.

There are countless variations of chicken roulades, in fact. They can be stuffed with basically anything you can imagine. Well, not anything maybe (chocolate chicken roulade might be a little too funky, I guess), but still there are many ingredients that just work perfectly in that lovely rolled up wonder.

Spinach, bacon, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots – these are just some of the ideas, and the list goes on.

What I love about chicken roulades is how cute they look. This is one of those dinners that will elicit a lot of oohs and wows.

And you know what?

They really are easy to make!

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures Here’s what we need.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

1. First, preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C).

2. Place the chicken breast into a Ziploc bag (or between two sheets of plastic wrap).

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

3. Beat the chicken breast with a meat mallet until about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thin.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

This is the ham I had on hand.

It’s beyond yummy!

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

4. Place two slices of ham lengthwise along middle of the breast.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

5. Then place two thin slices of the cheese over the ham.

I use Edam cheese in this recipe. You can, of course, use any kind you like.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

Blue cheese.

My true love.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

6. Now divide the blue cheese into three equal parts and arrange one third crosswise at the near end of the breast.

We are starting to create the center of our roulade here.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

These are red peppers.

I had some pickled ones in my fridge.

Yum!

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

7. If you are using fresh red pepper then place two thin slices over the blue cheese.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

8. And two green pepper slices over the red ones.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

9. Roll the chicken roulade from one end to form a cylinder, securing the seam with a couple of toothpicks.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

10. Secure the ends as well.

We definitely want to keep those flavorful juices inside.

11. Repeat the process for each of the two remaining chicken breasts.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

12. Brush a baking pan with some olive oil and place the roulades inside, the seam side down.

(Tip: You can sear the rolls in a hot oiled pan before putting them into the baking pan – about 2 minutes from each side. That will help keep the juice inside the roll while baking.)

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

13. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with salt.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

14. And brush the roulades with the oil mixture.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

15. Place in the oven and bake (at 400 °F – 200 °C) for 30 minutes.

There will be a little juice in the pan when your remove the roulades from the oven.

Keep it please, it’s precious.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

16. Remove the roulades from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes before doing anything else.

17. Then remove the toothpicks and slice the roulades crosswise into 1/2 inch (1 1/2 cm) rounds.

Then sit down for awhile and feast your eyes on that cute structure you’ve just created.

chicken roll stuffed with ham, cheese, and peppers, recipe with step by step pictures

When serving these cuties, pour a little of that precious and flavorful sauce from the pan over them. That will make them even more moist and delicious.

You can serve these roulades warm with toasts.

Or, to create a more satisfying dish, serve them with mashed potatoes.

And most importantly, ENJOY, dear friends!

(This recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and makes 3 servings.)

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Crispy Chicken Breasts

November 28, 2010 by zoomyummy

crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

Here’s another quick and simple recipe idea for you.

It’s chicken breasts. Because I love chicken breasts. That’s the best kind of meat for me.

These are coated in delicious mixture of bread crumbs, ground nuts, Parmesan cheese and parsley. They are then fried to irresistible perfection.

Now I invite you to my kitchen to have a look at how I actually prepared them…
crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

But before that, these are the ingredients.

crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

1. First, place the breasts between two layers of wax paper or plastic wrap.

Then using a meat mallet or a rolling-pin (or anything that could do the job), pound the chicken breasts so that they’re evenly thin. They will spread out to at least 2 or 3 times their size as they flatten.
2. Slice each breast in half after flattening. That way you’ll achieve 4 nice portions.

crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

3. Now salt the cutlets on both sides generously.

This is the only time we are using salt while preparing this recipe, so there’s no need to hold back.

crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

4. Now, let the dredging begin. First, dredge a piece in flour.
crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

5. Then dip it in lightly beaten eggs.

crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

6. And finally cover your cutlet with a mixture of bread crumbs, ground nuts, Parmesan and chopped parsley.

I’ve used ground peanuts this time. But feel free to use any nuts you like and have on hand.

7. Set aside on a large platter (don’t overlap the pieces) and repeat with remaining chicken.

crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

8. Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet or pan and place over medium heat until a pinch of breading sizzles immediately when you drop it in the pan.
9. Place one breaded chicken cutlet into the hot oil and cook for about 4 minutes per side, turning once.
crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

Both sides should be golden brown and crisp, and the chicken should be cooked through.

crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

10. Now, this is optional but your chicken can be served over a nice layer of warm tomato sauce.

If you are into warm tomato sauce.
crispy chicken breasts recipe, breaded chicken breasts recipe

I’ve served this delicacy with very simple cooked potatoes.

But I can also imagine it paired with nice mashed potatoes or even fries.

Enjoy, dear friends!

This is definitely yummy!

(This recipe makes 4 portions and takes about 30 minutes to prepare.)

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Crispy Chicken Fingers

October 13, 2010 by zoomyummy

crispy chicken fingers recipe with step by step pictures

Chicken Fingers – the food of gods.

Well, if they are into chicken fingers.

But they definitely have to be. I can see no other way for them.

These thin strips of lean chicken meat which are seasoned, breaded and then fried to pure crispy perfection are the best thing to prepare for that special someone that you want to see completely happy and satisfied.

Whether they are your kids or your man, they will love you forever …and beyond!

It’s been tested.

crispy chicken fingers recipe with step by step pictures

Here are the ingredients.

crispy chicken fingers recipe with step by step pictures

1. To make your own chicken fingers, first rinse the chicken breasts under cold running water and pat dry.

2. Working one at a time, place a chicken cutlet between two layers of plastic wrap (or wax paper).

crispy chicken fingers recipe with step by step pictures

3. With a meat pounder, pound the chicken pieces to flatten them to an even thickness.

Try to make them really thin.

crispy chicken fingers recipe with step by step pictures

4. Cut the meat into 1-inch wide strips and place the strips on a plate.

Don’t worry if your strips are not even in shape. Homemade food is not supposed to be perfect. And that’s what makes it perfect.
5. Sprinkle each strip with some salt.
crispy chicken fingers recipe with step by step pictures

6. Now set up your dredging stations: a plate with the flour that you’ve peppered and salted with about 1/2 tsp of salt, a plate with the lightly beaten eggs and a plate with the breadcrumbs.

crispy chicken fingers recipe with step by step pictures