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Chicken peas & mushrooms - hearty dishes

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                              I had this idea for a quick creamy chicken dish for a few days now . It was time to give it a shot . The whole family loved it .I'm not joking .Well , I love it ! It was creamy and flavorful .The mushrooms added an additional mean times to the chicken and the gravy went perfect . Ingredients                                           Serves 4 1 tbsp plain flour salt and white pepper 4 skinless , boneless chicken    breast about 140 g / 5 oz each,    trimmed of all visible fat and     cut into 2 cm  / 3/4 inch cubes 1 tbsp  corn oil 8 pearl onions 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250 ml /8 fl oz chicken stock 2 carrots, diced 225 g / 8 oz frozen peas 1 yellow pepper , deseeded    and diced 115 g / 4 oz white mushroo...

Spaghetti with Parsley Chicken

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This chicken spaghetti casserole is low in calories and can make easily be made ahead .The recipe makes two casseroles ,so enjoy for one of dinner and freeze the other for later , or serve as a main course at large family gatherings . Ingredients Serves 4 1 tbsp olive oil thinly pared rind of 1 lemon 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped 1 tsp sugar salt 250 g chicken stock 250 g dried spaghetti 4 tbsp butter 225 g skinless, boneless     chicken breast, diced 1 red onion ,chopped leaves from 2 bunches of     flat leaf parsley method 1 .Heat the olive oil in a heavy based saucepan .Add the lemon rind and cook over low heat ,stirring frequently for 5 minutes .Stir in the ginger and sugar , season with salt and cook , stirring constantly for a further 2 minutes .Pour in the chicken stock ,bring to the boil then cook for 5 minutes. 2 . Meanwhile ,bring a large heavy based saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil .Add the pasta ,return to the boil for 10 m...

Oriental Glazed Chicken Wings

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This might just be one of the simplest , quickest , freshest , most delicious-ist mid- week meals around .Have you ever though about wok frying your chicken wing s before ? It's amazing ! This I made has a light coriander taste and smell .Rather nice for a change from the usual salty pr sweet taste , If you like coriander that is . Ingredients Serves 4 8 chicken wings,chopped into 3 pieces 5 tbsp groundnut oil 6 tbsp chicken stock 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander marinade 2 tbsp chilly sauce 1 1/2 tbsp sugar salt 1/8 tsp spice seasoning 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger Method 1 . To make the marinade combine chilly sauce , sugar , salt and spice seasoning , and stir until dissolved .Mix the ginger . 2 . Put the chopped chicken wings in a shallow dish and pour in the marinade ,turning the wings to coat . Leave to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator . 3 . Heat a wok over a high heat , add the oil and when it is almost smoking add...

Soy Chicken Wings

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These soy chicken wings  are delicious and can be served any day ,occasions and great for parties .The taste is absolutely savory ,sticky sweet and finger licking good . If you love chicken wings , you would like them . A soy sauce ,ginger ,garlic marinade does most of the work when preparing these wings ,which are pan fried in a thick honey butter glaze and garnished with sesame seeds . Ingredients                                                           Serves 3-4                                         250 g chicken wings , 250 ml water 1 tbsp sliced spring onion ...