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Spatchcock you say? Despite the interesting name, learning How to Spatchcock a Chicken WITH a Video for demonstration purposes is a valuable piece of knowledge that can totally level up this humble yardbird.
Spatchcocking is something I consider an Essential Skill to have. The best part is how easy it is!
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Chicken Satay – It’s What’s For Dinner!
Dinner you say? Isn’t Chicken Satay an appetizer at a Thai restaurant?
Why, yes. Yes it is. It’s also one of my husband’s favorite dishes! When asked what he would like for his birthday meal, this has been his answer two years running. So how do you have your favorite appetizer for dinner? You turn it into an entree!
Satay is simply a grilled, marinated meat that is very common through out southeast Asia. It is usually served on a skewer with a peanut dipping sauce and sometimes a cucumber and onion salad.
What makes it so special is that it just explodes with complementary flavors and textures. The meat is first marinated in a coconut and curry mixture and then grilled to perfection. The peanut sauce is creamy and slightly sweet with a hint of salty heat and a light crunch. The cool texture of the cucumbers and onions adds a crunchy bite of sweet heat that enhances every mouthful.
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Lemon. Garlic. Wine. What more can I say? Ridiculously tender and juicy after a quick marinade, these Grilled Chicken Spiedini Skewers have a light, airy crust of Parmesan and panko and a simply, sumptuous Garlic Lemon Butter Drizzle to finish off this classic Italian favorite.
It’s still grilling season, folks! Which means a nice afternoon or evening of patio sitting, definitely a favorite activity for my family and I. Tiki torches, tunes, and a frosty cold cocktail will make even a dreary day just a little bit brighter!
…This Stir-Fry version of my family’s favorite Chinese Classic is NOT breaded and fried. My Sticky Orange Chicken Recipe has tender bites of chicken coated with a sweet and sticky orange-infused sauce that is sure to make everyone’s dinner dreams come true!
Ready in 30 minutes, made with real ingredients, and better then take-away, this is the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
…Fresh vegetables and herbs, stock, dry white wine, and half and half combine in this Cream of Turkey (or Chicken) Soup Recipe for one of my favorite comfort foods! Bonus – it’s amazing for using up left over turkey or chicken!
Despite the depth of flavor, this one pot soup is so incredibly easy and tastes like it took hours to simmer. Creamy and bursting with chunky pieces of turkey and the tender bite of fresh vegetables, this soup bares no resemblance to what comes out of a can in looks or taste.
…Whole Roasted Spatchcock Chicken with Sage Brown Butter is secretly so easy but looks and tastes so impressive!
A crispy, golden skinned chicken is spatchcocked for a quick, juicy roast. A luxuriously, flavorful sage brown butter makes this chicken a showstopper for the holiday season or anytime of the year!
…Easy lemon wine marinade, simple parmesan and panko breading, grilled on the flavor-enhancing barbecue grill to crispy, golden, glory with a decadent garlic butter drizzle. That’s what makes this Grilled Italian Chicken Thighs a little bite of heaven!
I love it when cooking one thing inspires me to try something new as well.
…The BEST Teriyaki Marinade – This quick and easy, asian-inspired marinade will tenderize the toughest cuts of meat with all the flavors of soy, ginger, garlic, sesame, and chili, sweetened a touch of brown sugar.
Teriyaki Marinade is of Japanese origin, but in my house, Teriyaki always brings to mind The Great One. The Great One is my Grandpa, but my kiddos gave him this rather grand title and it has stuck.
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Tender and flavor packed, these Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are so incredibly easy and so insanely delicious!
Incredibly juicy, these meatballs are made with ground chicken, ricotta, and fresh-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and will quickly become a favorite. Made without breadcrumbs, the tender texture is almost indescribable and is simply scrumptious. The best part? From beginning to end, they are ready in about 30 minutes!
These meatballs are amazing with my favorite Homemade Red Sauce, your preferred pasta, use in place of Italian Sausage on the Italian Bomb Sandwich, your best Alfredo Sauce, as a pizza topping, or add a toothpick as an easy, make-ahead appetizer, these little balls of joy are sure to please.
…Herb Butter Spatchcock Chicken and Roasted Vegetables is incredibly juicy on the inside with a crispy, golden skin. The roasted potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms make this a one-pan meal perfect for a Family Dinner or a Dinner Party.
I recently, and thoroughly, enjoyed Spatchcock Chicken a few weeks ago at our family reunion held in the gorgeous town of Manatowish Waters, Wisconsin. If you are looking for a cooler summer destination, this place has it all. Lakes, trails, biking, fishing, cranberry bogs, great local craft beer, and of course, cheese.
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