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Cream Of Chicken Soup

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     Creamy of chicken soup is low in calorie and high in vitamins .Preparing homemade chicken broth to use in the soup ,is a good way to cut the trans fat and boost of the level of vitamin A .         Enjoy this cream of chicken soup recipe alone or serve it with a salad to make it a meal . Ingredients Serves 4 3 tbsp butter 4 shallots , chopped 1 leek , sliced 450 g / 1 lb skinless chicken   breast , chopped 600 ml / 1 pint chicken stock 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp fresh thyme ,    plus extra springs to garnish 175 ml / 6 fl oz double cream salt and pepper Method                 1 . Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat . Add the shallots and cook , stirring for 3 minutes until softened . Add the leek and cook for a further 5 minutes . Stirring . Add the chicken , stock and herbs , and season . Bring to the boil then simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken i...

Louisiana Chicken

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Ingredients Serves 4 5 tbsp corn oil 6 tbsp plain flour                                            4 chicken portions 1 onion, chopped 2 celery stalks , sliced 1 green pepper ,deseeded      and chopped 2 garlic cloves ,  finely chopped 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded     and finely chopped 400 g canned     chopped tomatoes 300 ml chicken stalk salt and pepper lamb's lettuce and chopped   fresh thyme, to garnish Method 1 . Heat the oil in a large , heavy-based saucepan or flameproof casserole . Add the chicken and cook over medium heat , stirring ,for 5-10 minutes or until golden .Transfer the chicken to a plate with a perforated spoon . 2 . Stir the flour into the oil and ...

Quick Caramelized Baked Chicken

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             Looking for a quick Caramelized Baked Chicken recipe? These chicken wings and legs have a sweet and sticky flavor that is just delicious .              Honey mixed with soy sauce and a spoonful of ketchup makes up the tangy coating .Perfect for a big party or for game day ,these chicken wings and legs hit the spot .The sauce is also good with chicken legs and wings .              Learn how to make quick and easy Caramelized Baked Chicken using healthy ingredients. Enjoy ! Ingredients Serves 6 21/2 lbs chicken legs/wings 12/3 tbsp olive oil        ( to help it stop sticking to the pan ) 1/2 cup soy sauce 12/3 tbsp ketchup 3/4 cup honey 2-3 garlic cloves , minced salt and pepper Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C . 2. Place chicken in a baking dish ,Mix together the oil , soy sauce , ketchup , honey ,garlic, salt and pepper ....

Cajun Chicken Salad

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This chicken and mango salad recipe is a great summer standby and is given its fresh zing with the lime mayon aise dressing .Take it in a picnic or share it with family at home .   T o prepare a mango , f irst peel it using a vegetable peeler or paring knife .Then , stand the mango on one of its narrow edges and use a sharp knife to cut down along one side of the stem and just grazing the pit .Repeat on the o ther side . C ut each half into slices .Slice off any f lesh left clinging to the pit . Ingredients Serves 4                         4 skinless, boneless chicken breast    about 140 g / 5 oz each 4 tsp Cajun seasoning 2 tsp corn oil (optional) 1 ripe mango , peeled , pitted and     cut into thick slices 200 g / 7 oz mixed salad leaves 1 red onion , thinly sliced and    cut in half 175 g/ 6 oz cooked beetroot , diced 85 g /3 oz radishes , sliced 55...

Tarragon Chicken - Hearty dishes

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Pounding the chicken breasts before cooking tenderizes the meat and ensures more even cooking .Serve with kalamata barley  for a quick and healthful weeknight meal . Ingredients Serves 4 4 skinless ,boneless chicken    breast , about 175 g/ 6 oz each  125ml orange juice  250- 300 ml / 8-10 fl oz chicken     stock 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp dried tarragon 175 ml / 6 fl oz double cream  1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon salt and pepper fresh tarragon sprigs , to garnish Method 1 . Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in a single layer in a large , heavy based frying pan . Pour in the juice and just enough chicken stock to cover , and add the garlic and dried tarragon . Bring to the boil , reduce the heat and cook gently for 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through . 2 . Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon or tongs , cover and keep warm . Strain the poaching liquid into a clean fryi...