Chef Johns City Chicken Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S CITY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin into three sections; the thick center section and two end sections. Cut the thinner end portion of the tenderloin into chunks. Slice the thick center section lengthwise into even halves. Cut the 2 center sections and thicker end portion into1/2-inch slices.
• Thread pork pieces, starting with the smallest pieces and working up to wider pieces, onto each skewer to resemble chicken drumsticks.
• Season skewered 'drumsticks' with salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper on all sides.
• Whisk eggs together in a bowl. Pour flour into another bowl. Put the bread crumbs into a third bowl.
• Gently press the 'drumsticks' into flour to coat and shake to remove excess flour. Dip 'drumsticks' into egg and press into bread crumbs. Place finished drumsticks on a plate in a single layer and refrigerate, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the surface of the oil is shimmering. Cook 'drumsticks' in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; let rest 5 minutes. Season with salt.

JOHN'S CITY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place alternative pieces of pork and veal on wooden skewers until 6 pieces are used.
• Mix parsley into eggs.
• Roll meat into flour, then egg-parsley mixture and then breadcrumbs.
• Brown on all sides in hot oil.
• Place in large baking pan and add chicken broth.
• Cover and bake at 325ºF for 2 hours, basting occasionally.

CHEF JOHN'S MULLIGATAWNY SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and season with salt; let brown for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and brown on opposite side, 4 to 5 minutes more.
• While chicken browns, combine curry powder, garam masala, cumin, black pepper, ground mustard, coriander, and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Remove browned chicken from the pot and transfer to a plate to cool enough to handle; roughly chop or shred.
• While chicken cools, reduce heat to medium and add spice blend to pot; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until onions turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and continue to cook for 3 minutes more. Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, and apples. Add red lentils, bay leaf, and tamarind paste.
• Pour in chicken broth, stir, and raise heat to high; add coconut cream. Bring to a simmer. Stir and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
• Stir chopped chicken and any accumulated juices into the soup. Continue to let simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are fully cooked, lentils are tender, and soup has thickened, 20 to 30 minutes more. Taste and adjust as needed.
• Serve in warm bowls topped with Greek yogurt, cilantro, and scallions. Sprinkle with red chili flakes.