Chicken Bell Pepper Tortellini Fra Diavolo Food

TORRISI'S CHICKEN FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Make the guajillo vinaigrette: soak guajillo chiles in warm water to cover overnight. The next day, scrape chili from skin and chop ½ cup flesh, discarding skin. In small saucepan over very low heat, cook garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft. Remove garlic and mash to a paste; combine with chopped guajillo, ½ cup olive oil, lemon juice, Sriracha, chili flakes and salt and sugar to taste.
• Make the bread crumbs: In small heavy skillet over low heat, cook bread crumbs in butter with garlic and thyme, stirring occasionally, until golden; discard garlic.
• Prepare outdoor grill. Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill over medium coals (turning frequently) until cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and let rest 10 minutes. Cut breasts in half and split drumsticks from thighs; dress with guajillo vinaigrette.
• Mix yogurt with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste; dollop on 4 plates. Arrange 2 pieces chicken on each plate. Toss frisée and radicchio with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste; mound next to chicken and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

CHICKEN FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Cook pasta until almost fully cooked (al dente), drain, and set aside.
• While the pasta is cooking:.
• In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, sauté the onions in two Tbl of olive oil for approximately 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent.
• Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl, leaving as much oil as possible in the skillet, and set aside.
• Add the chicken to the pan, sprinkle with salt, and sauté approximately 4-5 minutes until no longer pink (add additional oil as necessary).
• Add the wine to the skillet and deglaze.
• Return the onion mixture to the skillet and add the tomatoes with their juices and oregano. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the parsley and basil. Season with more salt, to taste.
• Add the drained pasta to the tomato mixture; stir well and cook for another minute or two to bring the pasta up to temperature and serve.

CHICKEN & BELL PEPPER TORTELLINI FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and grapeseed oil to skillet, sauté for 10-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, add veggies to skillet.
• Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a separate saucepan. Add frozen tortellini, and cook about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Add tortellini to the skillet, along with optional ½ tsp salt, and ½ cup heavy cream. Stir and heat 3-5 more minutes.
• Serve topped with parmesan cheese if desired.

LOBSTER FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Split the live lobsters and cook them in hot olive oil until the color has turned. Continue cooking gently for about 10 minutes.
• Add the parsley, thyme or oregano, onion, garlic, cloves, mace, salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often.
• Arrange a ring of rice on a serving dish. Put the lobster halves in the center and pour the sauce over them. Add the brandy and blaze just before serving.

SHRIMP & LINGUINI FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Heat water to boiling. Salt, and add linguini. Stir.
• Cook for 4 minutes.
• After starting the pasta, heat olive oil and onions in large pan.
• Cook until the onions are translucent and slightly browned, about 4 minutes.
• Strain pasta - reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Add garlic to the onions and saute for about 30 seconds.
• Add red pepper flakes, stir about 10 seconds.
• Add tomato sauce and tomato paste.
• Cook for about 5 minute - until the sauce has reduced some.
• Add shrimp and cook about 2 1/2 minutes.
• Add pasta and reserved cup of pasta water and mix together.
• Cook for about 4 min until pasta is aldente.
• Grate fresh parmesean over the top of the dish and serve.
• Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI WITH CALAMARI FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Sauté onion in hot olive oil until tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, broth, wine, tomato puree, ½ tablespoon dry oregano, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and the red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 - 20 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce is lightly thickened and the flavors have blended.
• Add the squid, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook for 25 - 30 minutes until very tender. Stir in the remaining oregano.
• Meanwhile cook spaghetti in lots of boiling water according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Drain and stir into the warm sauce. Toss thoroughly until the pasta is fully coated with sauce.
• Serve immediately sprinkled with fresh parsley.

CHICKEN FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, blend peppers, jalapenos, garlic, and oil. until smooth 2. Transfer to a bowl and add spices and zest 3. Whisk until well blended. 4. Place chicken thighs in a container with the marinade. Seal and shake until the chicken is completely covered. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. 5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 6. Line the chicken in an ovenproof baking dish. If you don't have an ovenproof baking dish, a rimmed sheet pan lined with parchment paper will work just as well. 7. Cook until the tops have a golden crust and the juices run clear when pierced, about 45 minutes. A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should read 165 degrees.

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a saucepan and mix well.
• Cover and bring to a boil (use enough heat so that coming to a boil takes around 3 minutes).
• Once boiling, remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

ROAST CHICKEN DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in middle and upper thirds. In a small bowl, stir together rosemary, oregano, chiles, lemon zest and juice, and 1 tablespoon pepper. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil. Place chicken, skin side up, in dish. Spread herb mixture over chicken and under skin of breast. Season with salt and drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil.
• Roast chicken on upper rack, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place bell peppers and onion on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Gently toss vegetables to coat, then arrange in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Add wine to dish with chicken and roast vegetables on middle rack, 20 minutes.
• Remove both pans from oven. With tongs, transfer vegetables to pan with chicken, arranging them around bird. Continue roasting until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh, avoiding bone, should read 165 degrees), 20 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve chicken warm or at room temperature with peppers, onion, and pan juices.