Leftover Vegetable And Ground Chicken Sauté Recipes

LEFTOVER VEGETABLE AND GROUND CHICKEN SAUTé

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the bell peppers and the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are fragrant and still firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broccoli stems and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to soften and become translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a medium bowl and set aside.
• Put the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, half of the scallions (about 1/2 cup) and the ginger in the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the ginger is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but doesn't burn, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up the chicken into chunks with a wooden spoon while stirring continuously, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Whisk the chicken stock, tamari, sesame oil, agave, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Add the mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked vegetables and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the remaining chopped scallions (about 1/2 cup) and the sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice or grains.

STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.

LEFTOVER VEGGIE CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Sauté chicken and garlic. Set aside.
• Coat a wok or frying pan with oil and heat.
• Add 1/4 Cup chicken broth and the 4 cups of veggies.
• Stir-fry 2-3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Add the chicken and the sauce ingredients and cook 3-5 minutes stirring until the liquid thickens.
• Serve over brown rice or pasta.

AIR FRYER GARLIC-PARMESAN WINGS

Steps:

• For the chicken wings: Toss the wings with the 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl and set aside.
• Place the cubed cheese in a food processor and pulse 6 to 8 times until the cubes break up into smaller pieces, then process until the cheese resembles coarse sand, about 30 seconds. Transfer the cheese to a large bowl and reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons in a small bowl for sprinkling on the cooked wings if desired.
• Place the rosemary and garlic in the food processor and process until the garlic is finely chopped. Transfer to the large bowl with the cheese. Whisk in the flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place half of the seasoned flour on a rimmed baking sheet. Set the wings on top and pour the remaining seasoned flour over the wings. Press the wings firmly into the seasoned flour until they are completely coated.
• Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 390 degrees F for 3 minutes. Working in batches, lay the wings in the air fryer in a single layer so they are not touching. Cook, flipping after about 7 minutes, until the wings start to brown and become crispy, 15 minutes total. Transfer the wings to a platter and sprinkle with the reserved 2 to 3 tablespoons of cheese.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce.
• For the sauce: Combine the cheese and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese melts into the cream, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the chives, paprika, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Serve the wings with the sauce on the side for dipping.

SALMON PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a large pinch of salt and cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and bell pepper. Cook until the bell pepper starts to soften, about 1 minute. Add the salmon and red pepper flakes, if using, to the skillet and sprinkle with salt and the black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes without stirring. Then continue cooking and stirring until the salmon is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
• For the pesto: Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt and black pepper in a blender. Start on low speed, then increase to medium. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides. Add the cheese and blend a few seconds just to incorporate. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the salmon. Add the pesto and toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled. Finish with basil leaves and grated cheese if desired.