Chicken Yam Soup

1 lb skinless, boneless, chicken thighs, cut in 1" pieces 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion,minced 3 leeks, white and light green parts only,thinly sliced 3 jalapenos, seeded, minced 2 yams, peeled, cut in a 1/2" dice 5 cups chicken stock sea salt cracked pepper 2 bay leaves 1 tsp dry sage… Continue reading Chicken Yam Soup

Grilled Butterflied Chicken

1 chicken, butterflied 3 tbsp fresh rosemary the juice and husks of 1 lemon 1 onion, cut in wedges 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp sirracha kosher salt Combine the rosemary, lemon, onion, and olive oil.  Rub into the chicken and chill overnight. Heat the grill and remove the chicken from the fridge to come… Continue reading Grilled Butterflied Chicken

Turkey Burgers

1 lb ground turkey 1/2 cup panko 1 scallion, minced 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 egg the juice of half a lemon 1 tsp kosher salt cracked pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne ciabatta, toasted lettuce sliced pickles mayonnaise mustard blue cheese, crumbled Heat the grill. Combine the turkey with the panko, scallion, worcesterwhire, egg, lemon juice, salt,… Continue reading Turkey Burgers

Asian Turkey Roll Ups

1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 lb ground turkey 8 whole, carefully washed green cabbage leaves, separated 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 scallion, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 serrano chili, minced 3/4 cup diced water chesnuts 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce Combine the salt,… Continue reading Asian Turkey Roll Ups

Chinese Chicken Salad

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (I used the chicken leftover from making stock) sea salt and cracked pepper 1/2 cup grated daikon 2 scallions, minced 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, diced cucumber 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp sambal oelek 1/4 cup mayonnaise Season the chicken with salt and pepper.  Combine… Continue reading Chinese Chicken Salad

Tori Maki

3/4 cup thinly sliced raw chicken breast 1 inch ginger, peeled, grated soy sauce 2 tsp mirin 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 3 eggs 2 tbsp water canola oil In a skillet heat a small drizzle of canola oil.  Saute the chicken until fully cooked but not dry. Remove chicken and combine with ginger,… Continue reading Tori Maki

Duck Breasts with Cherries

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar 1  cup chicken stock 1/4 tsp dried chili flakes 8 fresh cherries, pitted 1 tbsp butter sea salt and cracked pepper 2 duck breasts Score the duck skin with a criss cross pattern.  Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place breasts skin side down in a… Continue reading Duck Breasts with Cherries