Sesame Chicken In Acorn Squash Recipes

ARIZONA CHICKEN IN ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of each squash half to allow them to lie flat. Place on a 15x10-in. baking sheet, cut side up; fill each with 1 teaspoon butter. Bake until fork-tender, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, chilies, celery, sour cream, green onions, olives, paprika and pepper; spoon into squash. , Bake until filling is heated through and squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Top with avocado and nuts.

SESAME CHICKEN IN ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
• Put the chicken in the marinade and let sit overnight in the refrigerator, or at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Put the squash halves, cut-side down, in a baking pan.
• Add ½ inch water and bake until squash are tender, 30-40 minutes.
• About 15 minutes before the squash is done, combine flour and sesame seeds.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and strain the marinade.
• Roll the chicken strips in the flour mixture.
• Melt the butter in a skillet and sauté the chicken for 4-5 minutes, until golden.
• Remove the chicken and set aside.
• Pour off excess butter and crumbs.
• Deglaze the skillet with ¼ Cup of the reserved marinade.
• Add the carrots, snow peas, and broccoli and cook just enough to heat the vegetables.
• Add the chicken strips and toss well.
• Serve the chicken and vegetables spilling over the squash halves.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH, FENNEL AND SESAME

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Trim and discard the ends of the squash, and halve the squash lengthwise. Scrape out and discard the seeds and pulp, then slice 3/4-inch thick. Place slices in a large mixing bowl.
• Pat the chicken thighs dry with clean paper towels and add them to the squash.
• In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, coriander, sesame, fennel and chipotle. Drizzle the mixture over the chicken and squash. Season with salt and toss to coat evenly.
• Spread the squash in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the squash and roast until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees and the skin of the chicken and the squash turns golden brown, at least 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken and squash to a serving dish. Sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

BAKED CHICKEN AND ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil. Arrange chicken over squash. Combine the brown sugar, rosemary and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes, basting with pan juices twice. , Pour peaches over chicken and squash. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°.