Chicken Orecchiette Soup With Cilantro And Lemon Recipes

CHICKEN-ORECCHIETTE SOUP WITH CILANTRO AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Cool.
• Add chopped onions and next 5 ingredients to pot and sauté over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add stock and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors.
• Strain broth into heavy large saucepan. Slice cooked chicken crosswise into thin strips; add to broth. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• Add cooked pasta, chopped tomatoes, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro to soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring soup just to simmer. Ladle into bowls; garnish soup with lemon slices, if desired.

LEMON CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and lemon zest. Loosen skin around the chicken breast, leg and thigh. Rub the cilantro mixture under and over the skin. Rub any remaining mixture into the cavity. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with paprika and pepper., Place in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Add wine to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken to a serving platter; cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving. Skim fat and thicken juices if desired. Serve with chicken.

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Place chicken in pot with bay leaf and cover with cold water.
• Bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes.
• Remove chicken and chop/shred when cool.
• Bring chicken broth to a simmer, add chicken pieces, lemon juice and grated rind.
• Add chopped yellow onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes.
• Add corn, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro.
• Simmer 15-20 minutes.
• Taste and correct seasonings.

CHICKEN ORECCHIETTE

Steps:

• Cook pasta with salt according to package directions.
• Drain and place hot pasta in mixing bowl.
• Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over pasta. Add tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions, and chicken; Toss well.
• Add basil, salt, pepper, feta, and Parmesan cheese.
• Toss well and serve immediately.