Chicken Chili

2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, minced 1 green pepper, minced 1 stalk celery, minced 1 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 2 tomatoes, diced 1 tsp coriander 1 jalapeno, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cans black beans, rinsed, drained 1 1/4 lb cooked chicken, shredded (use stock… Continue reading Chicken Chili

Honey Mustard Duck Breast

2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp honey cracked pepper sea salt 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 duck breasts, fat side scored without piercing the flesh in a diamond pattern Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the mustard, honey, and thyme in a bowl.  Season with the salt and cracked pepper.  Set aside. Heat an oven proof… Continue reading Honey Mustard Duck Breast

Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce

strong hot coffee kosher salt brown sugar 1 1/2 cups cold water 2 1/4" thick lemon slices 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 ground coriander 2 chicken breasts 1 slice bacon, diced 1 shallot, minced 3 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp heavy cream 2 tsp worcestershire sauce Combine 1/4… Continue reading Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce

Oven Fried Chicken

1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup cornflake crumbs 1/4 cup cornmeal 1 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp dry mustard 2 boneless chicken breasts Preheat the oven to 375 F.  Lightly grease a baking sheet. Combine the crumbs, cornmeal, flour, chili,… Continue reading Oven Fried Chicken

Rosemary Chicken Breast

2 chicken breasts 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp dry rosemary 2 garlic cloves, crushed juice of 1/2 a lemon cracked pepper sea salt Combine the olive oil, rosemary, garlic, lemon, and cracked pepper. Pour over the chicken and marinate overnight. Heat the grill.  Grill the chicken. Season with salt and serve.

Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

2 chicken breasts, sliced peanut oil salt and pepper rice noodles broccoli florets 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cucumber, julienned 1 carrot, grated ground salted peanuts romaine lettuce, sliced 2 tbsp nuoc nam fish sauce 6 tbsp water 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 3 tbsp white sugar 1/2 tsp sambal oelek juice of half a… Continue reading Vietnamese Noodle Bowl