Chicken Mama Mia Food

MAMA'S ASIAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together warm water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, five-spice powder, and orange peel until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, and cook and stir the chicken until the outside is golden brown and the inside is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While the chicken and sauce are simmering, bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the rice aside and keep warm.
• Whisk the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl until smooth, and stir into the chicken and sauce, a few teaspoons at a time. Let the chicken and sauce cook for about 2 minutes to thicken, then serve over hot cooked rice, sprinkled with green onion.

CHICKEN MAMA MIA

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add mustard, ginger, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add sherry and only 2 T. balsamic vinegar along with the cream.
• Taste and add more balsamic vinegar if needed.
• Dissolve cornstarch into cold water and mix until smooth. Add to mushrooms and stir constantly until liquid comes to a boil. Continue cooking for one minute still stirring. This should now be a thickened sauce.
• Remove from heat and taste again. Add a last bit of balsamic if desired.
• Serve over grilled chicken, filet mignon, etc.

MOM'S CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, chile flakes, nutmeg, salt, pepper and garlic. Place the chicken pieces in a resealable bag and pour the marinade in, coating all of the meat. Allow the chicken to marinate, refrigerated, 1 to 4 hours or up to overnight.
• Set up a grill for cooking with indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only. Allow the temperature to come up to 375 degrees F.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place the chicken pieces skin-side up on the indirect-heat side of the grill and close the lid. Cook the chicken until almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Move the chicken pieces over to the direct heat side of the grill and cook until nicely charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN FAJITAS LIKE MAMA NINFAS

Steps:

• Prepare the grill (indoor or out) or the broiler.
• Pound the chicken breasts to 3/4 inch thickness, and set aside.
• Heat a heavy skillet over high heat for 3- 4 minutes.
• Pour the wine into the skillet, and boil it for 1- 2 minutes to evaporate the alcohol.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Stir in soy sauce, garlic, and pepper, and cook until they are just combined, about 1 minute.
• Add butter and stir until just melted.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Dip the chicken breasts into the sauce, and turn them to coat thoroughly.
• Place breasts 3- 4" from heat source, or on in-door grill.
• Cook a few minutes until done to your taste.
• Remove from the heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
• Slice the breasts into slim finger length strips.
• To assemble the fajitas, pile a platter high with the chicken strips, and accompany the platter with tortillas, onion, pico de gallo, guacamole, tomatoes and bell pepper rings.
• Let everyone help themselves.
• For each serving, fill a tortilla with some of the chicken and portions of the garnishes.
• Marinated onions: Reduce the stock to 1 cup in a small sauce pan.
• Add soy sauce and chiles; stir.
• Place onions in a medium bowl and pour the marinade over them.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate it for several hours or overnight.
• Present the onions cold as a garnish, or heat them in the top of a double boiler and serve warm.
• They'll keep at least 10 days.

MAMA LUCIA'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in plastic bag. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat completely.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to skillet and sauté until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Pour fat from skillet. Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to skillet. Add halved mushrooms, diced green bell peppers, chopped onion, chopped garlic and oregano and sauté until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in marinara sauce, chicken broth, Marsala and capers. Return chicken pieces to skillet, spooning sauce over. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover skillet and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Using tongs, transfer chicken to large platter. Boil sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes; spoon off fat. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve, passing Parmesan separately, if desired.