Creating Dishes Using Chicken
Chicken has an undeserved reputation as being a boring meal. However, this freezer staple can make many fantastic plates that will please even the pickiest in the family. Whether you want to create a dish for your family, for entertaining, or just something special for two, there are many dishes that will bring a large WOW factor to your table.
Probably one of the best known entertaining dishes is Buffalo wings. Legends about how Buffalo wings came to be vary, but the most accepted version is that the wings were created at the Anchor bar in Buffalo New York when a restaurant owner needed a snack for hungry patrons and decided to fry and then dip chicken wings (which were normally discarded) and serve them with celery stick and bleu cheese dressing. The wings were such a hit that the restaurant became famous for making them and versions of the recipe exist at nearly every sports bar in the country. Buffalo wings are a great dish, whether you are entertaining sports fans in your home or just want a tasty appetizer before a meal. You can find different recipes online and experiment with the one that works for you.
Chicken Parmigiana is a variation of the traditional southern Italian dish made with eggplant. Chicken parmigiana is made of chicken breasts which are breaded and shallow-fried, then topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella and then baked. The dish is a favorite family dish, and is much easier to make then it may sound. Families love the dish because even picky children like the taste of the chicken and “pizza” style sauce and topping. Chicken parmigiana is great served with pasta, bread, or vegetables and is a guaranteed to be a family favorite.
Chicken curry is a dish that originates in the Punjabi area of India. While recipes vary, the typical chicken curry consists of chicken in a sauce made of onion, tomato, and yogurt with ginger, garlic, chillies and spices. Pre-made curry powders are readily available, and creating a chicken curry is a fast dish that goes well with traditional Chapati, or with rice. The dish has an Asian flair, and can be very spicy or mild, depending on what you like. Creating a chicken curry will make you the hit of any potluck, as people will find that they can’t stop eating this yummy dish.
In the winter, there is nothing more warming than a bowl of chicken tortilla soup. This recipe is a traditional Mexican dish that has been changed to include a wide variety of different twists that will help you find the right recipe for your family. If you are a fan of crock pot cooking, try out the large number of different tortilla soup recipes that are designed to simmer in the crock pot all day and give your family a filling warm meal when you get home. Traditional recipes call for a large number of ingredients and are almost gourmet, however many filling and delicious recipes are available.
Chicken is a very versatile ingredient that you can use to create a wide variety of recipes. Look for recipes from other cultures that you can try, and your family is sure to find a few that they love. Even traditional staples like chicken salad can be spiced up with new ingredients to make a dish that will quickly become a favorite. So go out and grab a cut of chicken and let your imagination run wild!
Author Thomas Davies is a contributor to the culinary website Tastydays which features a wide range of Chicken Recipes such as Orange Chicken.
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