Kittencals Asian Glazed Baked Chicken Food

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a 4-quart heavy pot or a large skillet that is equivalent or close to that size, heat oil over medium heat; add in the chicken breast and season lightly with salt and pepper; cook on all sides until just done (about 8-10 minutes, do not overcook or the chicken or it will be dry) remove to a large bowl.
• In the same skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add in mushroom slices and sauté until browned (about 10-12 minutes) transfer to the bowl with the cooked chicken; set aside while cooking the pasta and preparing the sauce (or you may cover and chill for up to 24 hours).
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente (don't overcook pasta) drain but do not rinse.
• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and toss with 2-3 tablespoons oil or butter to prevent sticking; set aside.
• For alfredo sauce; wipe the skillet clean, then melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
• Add in thyme, cayenne pepper and fresh garlic; stir for 2 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minutes.
• Add in the half and half cream and whipping cream; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low then mix in Parmesan cheese; cook stirring over low heat until heated through and bubbly.
• Season with seasoned salt or white salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add/mix in the cooked cubed chicken and mushrooms; cook stirring for about 10 minutes until heated through.
• Spoon the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss, then sprinkle more Parmesan on top.
• This sauce will thicken upon standing.

KITTENCAL'S CRISPY GARLIC BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to lowest position.
• Grease a small baking sheet.
• In a shallow bowl combine melted butter with 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and (if using) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard.
• In another bowl combine all breading ingredients (remove about half to another small bowl to add in as needed).
• Dip the breast into the melted butter turning a few times to coat generously, then coat in the breading mixture pressing down firmly with hands to adhere the coating to the breast (you may need to turn the chicken breast a few time to coat well).
• Place on baking sheet.
• Continue with remaining chicken adding in more breading to the bowl as needed to coat the chicken.
• Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

KITTENCAL'S BEST BLASTED RAPID-ROAST WHOLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken inside and out well under cold water, then pat dry using a paper towel.
• In a small bowl mix the lemon juice with oil and melted butter until blended, then rub all over the chicken.
• Using clean hands rub the inside and outside of the chicken with seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper and cayenne (you can season the chicken under the skin also if desired).
• Place the lemon/s inside the cavity.
• Place the chicken into a baking dish (you can place the chicken onto a small roasting rack if desired and you may want to add in a little water to the pan to prevent smoking).
• Using cotton string tie the legs together tightly.
• At this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours (not more than that or the acid in the lemon juice will start to "cook" the chicken).
• Set oven to 450 degrees F.
• Roast the chicken at 450 degrees for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 400 degrees and continue roasting for about 40 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches about 175 to 180 degrees F. about 1 hour or a little less).
• Cover with foil and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing (do not slice before that time or the juices will flow out!).

KITTENCAL'S EASY OVEN-BAKED BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to bottom position).
• Grease a jelly-roll pan (it is best to cook the chicken on a rack that fits in the jelly-roll pan, if you do not have a rack then just sit the chicken in the pan).
• Pat chicken dry using paper towels, then place skin-side down on the jelly-roll pan.
• Season the chicken with seasoned salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
• Turn skin-side up and season again.
• Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven and carefully drain all fat from the pan.
• Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken turning the pieces over to coat with the sauce (place skin-side up again in pan).
• Return to oven UNCOVERED and bake for about 30 minutes more or until if cooked through.

KITTENCAL'S CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sweet and sour sauce sauce; in a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
• In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth and well blended, then whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering and mixing until thickened (be patient the sauce takes a few minutes to thicken up) remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature while making the chicken balls or you may cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer the sauce at room temperature).
• To make the chicken balls: in a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder; add in water and sesame oil; whisk vigorously until smooth.
• Add in chicken pieces; using clean handsand mix until well coated.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• Carefully dip the battered chicken pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
• Remove to a paper towel.
• Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
• Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss together chicken with celery, onions and cranberries.
• In another bowl mix all dressing ingredients until well blended; add to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
• Cover and chill for a minumum of 4-24 hours.
• Just before serving mix in grape halves then season with black pepper.
• POACHING CHICKEN-------.
• Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan.
• Cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and 1 bay leaf optional) bring to a simmer.
• Lightly simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit in the water for about 10 minutes.
• Cool and chop.

KITTENCAL'S MOIST CHEDDAR-GARLIC OVEN FRIED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Butter an 11 x 7-inch pan (if using more than 4 breasts use a larger pan).
• In a bowl, combine melted butter with fresh minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and salt.
• In another bowl, combine the dry breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder and coarse ground black pepper.
• Dip chicken in butter mixture; then in crumb mixture.
• Place in prepared pan and bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until cooked through, larger breasts may take more time (placing the chicken on a rack in a pan will produce an extra crispy crust).
• Top with shredded cheddar or mozzarella the last 5 minutes of cooking (this is only optional.

KITTENCAL'S ASIAN-GLAZED BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Using your hands gently squeeze out as much excess water from the chicken pieces as possible, then dry using a paper towel/s.
• For glaze; in a bowl whisk the soy sauce with cornstarch, ginger and sesame oil (if using) until smooth. then add in honey, brown sugar, ketchup and chili sauce; whisk/mix until combined (taste the sauce if you prefer a slightly sweeter taste then add in more honey or brown sugar).
• In a small saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes or until slightly softened, then add in the chopped garlic and chili flakes and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add in the soy sauce mixture; bring to a simmer mixing constantly, cook until bubbly and thickened (the mixture will be fairly thick) set aside.
• Heat a small amount oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (you may lightly season the chicken with black pepper before browning if desired but do NOT salt).
• Add in chicken and brown on both sides; remove to prepared baking dish.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken then using your hands or tongs turn the chicken pieces to coat in the sauce (make certain that the chicken is facing skin side up).
• Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until completely cooked, basting with the pan glaze about halfway through cooking time.
• Serve with cooked rice.