Hoisin Marinated Chicken With Napa Slaw Recipes

MARINATED SLAW

Steps:

• Toss the cabbage and peppers and place into a strainer resting over a bowl to drain for 2 hours. Then place into a mason jar.
• In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, and celery seed to a boil. Pour over the cabbage and the peppers. Store in the refrigerator for 3 days before serving.
• Yield:
• Preparation time: Cooking time: 5 minutes Ease of preparation: easy

HOISIN MARINATED CHICKEN WITH NAPA SLAW

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and marinate chicken, covered and refrigerated at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. On a hot grill, season chicken and cook through, about 8 minutes a side. Be careful not to burn the skin.
• SLAW: In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, vinegar, chile flakes, basil and sugar. Toss together the vegetables together and add to vinaigrette. Toss well and check for seasoning. This should rest for 10 minutes before serving.

NAPA VALLEY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the dressing and mustard and stir until well blended.
• In a large bowl, the chicken, grapes, celery, pecans and green onion. Add the dressing to the salad and toss until evenly coated. Chill covered for two hours before serving.

HOISIN MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the hens in a baking dish. Mix the red wine, scallions, ginger, garlic and sesame oil together in a bowl and pour the marinade over the hens. Cover and refrigerate the hens for 1 to 2 days.
• Preheat grill to medium heat. Place the hens on the grill bone side down and grill, covered, about 10 minutes. Gently turn them over and continue grilling for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the juices run clear. Let the hens rest for 5 minutes before serving.

ZESTY NAPA SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar with the mustard, salt and pepper, to taste, in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Add the cabbage, scallions, and bell pepper and toss until the vegetables are coated. Serve now or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• Before serving, grate the apple (with the skin but not the seeds) directly into the slaw, add the watercress leaves, and toss again. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

HEALTHY NAPA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the tarragon yogurt dressing: Put the yogurt, mustard, honey, vinegar, celery seed and tarragon in a small bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and about 1/8 teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine.
• For the chicken salad: Combine the chicken, grapes, almonds, celery and onion in a medium bowl. Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.
• Serve the chicken salad on top of butter lettuce, cucumber slices, rice cakes, your favorite bread or even by itself!

SPICY HOISIN MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together.
• Place the chicken in a large bowl or dish.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to completely coat with the sauce.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.