Meat & Poultry

The recipes I found for mango chicken seemed to overwhelm the mangoes with citrus juices. Here’s my version, which I believe keeps the flavor of fresh mango in focus. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley and serve with plain white rice. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, halved and sliced 2 mangos – […]

These chicken fritters are delicious on their own but outstanding with a chicken dipping sauce. Finger food at its best! Ingredients: 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and diced into 1/4-inch cubes ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg ¼ cup mayonnaise ½

Use whichever spice combinations you prefer. The key to baking white meat without it getting dry is topping it with butter and wrapping it in parchment paper. It locks in the moisture and is tender and juicy every single time. The paper absorbs most all of the butter so you are not actually consuming it.

My mom used to get chicken croquettes at a fancy restaurant when she was a young woman. I made these once for Mother’s Day. She loved them. Ingredients: 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 ½ cups finely chopped, cooked chicken meat ¼ cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons minced celery 1

I love pasta but it is not always the healthiest thing to have for dinner. To make this baked ziti dish a little less guilty, I use ground turkey and add a carrot to the sauce. So tasty! Ingredients: 1 pound ziti pasta 1 onion, chopped 1 pound lean ground turkey 2 (26 ounce) jars

These air fried nuggets are healthier than deep fried, and have tons of flavor! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, honey mustard, or chipotle mayo. I like to use a Misto® sprayer with my own oil, but feel free to use regular cooking spray. Use different varieties of ranch mix (spicy, dill,

Baked Italian chicken with lemon and garlic. You can make this dish with any of your favorite chicken parts – breasts, drumsticks, et cetera. Note: the garlic and onion can be put through a food processor. Ingredients: 15 chicken thighs 8 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 cup vegetable oil, or as needed ½ cup

This chicken recipe is quick, easy, and yummy. The orange juice makes a tangy sauce that my family loves served over rice. Add a salad, and you have a healthy, quick meal. I allow one chicken breast per person. Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 ½ cups orange juice 3 tablespoons

Mango and curry go very well together – the sweetness of the mango is a nice counterpoint to the spice of the curry. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup chicken broth ½ cup water ½ cup white wine

This recipe is everything off the shelf, nothing too fancy, but wonderful and perfect for grilling. Marinate, or add sauce directly to the chicken. Send the kids to do the dishes and enjoy the evening! Ingredients: ½ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar 1 ½ tablespoons ketchup