Chicken Chiantiagna Recipes

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine the broth, rice, sauce, and 1 diced onion. Mix and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
• When rice mixture is ready, spoon equal amounts of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, diced onion, olives, rice mixture and beans. Roll tortillas, tucking in sides to prevent filling from spilling over.
• Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
• To Serve: In a medium bowl combine the avocados, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions, chile peppers and tomatoes. Mash together. Place shredded lettuce on a platter, topped with chimichangas, avocado mix, sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
• In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, saute it in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.
• Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.

PAUL'S CHILI

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven cook ground turkey and onion till meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in undrained beans (except for the black beans, which are drained), tomatoes and green chili peppers.
• Add chili powder, oregano, ground red pepper and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered about 1-2 hours or till desired consistency; stir occasionally.

MARCO POLO RIBS

Steps:

• Brown the short ribs. In a crock pot, add all ingredients except cornstarch. Place ribs in the crock pot and cook 6-8 hours on low. Mix cornstarch with a little water to dissolve and add to crock pot. When sauce is thickened, remove dish. Serve meal over egg noodles or rice.

MARCO POLO NOODLES

Steps:

• Place spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, scallions and snow peas in serving bowl; set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, peanut butter, sherry and honey, and heat gently, stirring often, until hot and bubbly.
• Add tofu and toss gently with rubber spatula to coat with sauce.
• Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta in a colander and add to vegetables in serving bowl.
• Pour tofu and peanut sauce on top and toss to combine.

SPAGHETTI MARCO POLO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta and return to pot, stirring in butter, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
• Toss with remaining ingredients and serve, garnished with parsley or cilantro.

PERSIAN POLO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Fry the onion in 3 tbsp of margarine or oil until golden, add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, add raisins and apricots, and continue to cook for a minute or two longer, turning the fruit in the fat.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon, cover with water and simmer gently, covered, until the chicken is very tender and the sauce reduced.
• Bone the chicken if you like.
• Wash and cook the rice, but do not steam it.
• It should be just partially cooked.
• Put 2 tbsp melted margarine or oil at the bottom of a large heavy saucepan.
• Spread half of the partly cooked rice over this, cover with the chicken pieces, pour the rich fruity sauce over them and cover with the remaining rice.
• Cover the pan with a cloth, put the lid on tightly, and steam over a very low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
• The cloth will capture the steam rising from the rice and help to make it fluffy.
• Serve all mixed together.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat, add the chicken thigh fillets and fry for 6-8 mins each side until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside. Add another tbsp oil to the pan, then the onion and red pepper and cook until softened, about 5 mins.
• Shred or cut chicken into small pieces and put in a bowl with the cooked onions and peppers, chillies, cheese and spices, season and mix well.
• Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry frying pan for a few seconds on each side to make them a little more pliable, or heat in a microwave. Spoon a layer of the beans, if using, into the centre of each tortilla, then spoon some of the chicken mixture on top. Repeat so all the wraps and filling are used up.
• Roll-up the chimichangas - fold the bottom over the filling, fold the sides in, then roll away from you so all the filling is sealed in.
• To bake, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the chimichangas on an oiled baking sheet and brush lightly with more oil. Bake until golden, about 20-25 mins. Or to fry them, heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the 60ml oil to the pan and place the chimichangas seam-side down. Turn gently every few seconds until lightly golden on all sides and the filling has heated through.
• While they cook, warm the enchilada sauce in a small pan, then spoon some enchilada sauce on a plate, lay the chimichanga on top, and top with soured cream, a little more cheese and some coriander.Nutrition (fried):Kcal 425; fat 24g; saturates 6g; carbs 27g; sugars 5g; fibre 3g; protein 23g; salt 1.85g

PASTA MARCO POLO

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water on to boil for pasta.
• Combine sauce ingredients and gently heat. Stir until thickened.
• Toast sesame seeds in a small fry pan until fragrant. Do not over brown.
• In the meantime, cook the pasta until tender but firm. Drain.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

CHICKEN CHIANTIAGNA

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Cut chicken into 2-oz. medallions, dust with flour and saute on each side for 2 minutes.
• In a separate pan, add olive oil and heat.
• Add mushrooms, prosciutto and garlic and saute.
• Reduce pan with Chianti.
• Add Sunday Sauce and chicken medallions and cook 8-10 minutes on medium heat.
• sunday sauce: Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat.
• Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 15 minutes.
• Add the garlic and remove the pan from the stove.
• Add the tomato purée and water and mix thoroughly.
• Stir in the salt, red pepper flakes and fennel seeds and cook for about 2 hours, adding the sugar and basil after 1 1/2 hours.
• At that time you can also add sautéed sausage, meatballs or braciola.