Roasted Chicken Breasts- For soups, casseroles and other recipes calling for cooked chicken

I think it happened in the 1980’s. Somehow chicken breasts with bones and skin became passé. The thinking at the time was boneless skinless chicken breasts had fewer calories and were convenient. For a long time, I went along with … Continue reading

Pan Seared Chicken with Thyme and Sage Sauce

This is a great work night dinner because the chicken thighs cook in less than 30 minutes. Once you master this technique, you can substitute different herbs and create your own signature dish. In place of the thyme and sage; … Continue reading

Hawaiian Chicken with Grilled Pineapple

I was talking recipes with Chouree’ Counts, one of my childhood friends, recently. I was telling her that I had been soaking chicken in a mixture of equal parts buttermilk and water before grilling to get the chicken to stay … Continue reading

Island Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry with Thai Jasmine Cilantro Lime Rice

This is a great make ahead meal. The majority of the ingredients are cooked on the grill. You can assemble all the ingredients and marinate the chicken the day before. Island Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Thai Jasmine Coconut Rice and … Continue reading

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Vinaigrette and Grilled Mediterranean Chicken

This is a simple cucumber salad that I serve with grilled Mediterranean Chicken. It is a great meal for lunch or a healthy supper. The vinaigrette is used for two purposes: the salad dressing and the chicken marinade. (I add … Continue reading

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie is pure comfort food! This recipe has some shortcuts to make it easier. Enjoy! Chicken Pot Pie  2 bone-in, skin on, split chicken breasts (about 2 and 1/2 pounds) Enough to make 3 cups pulled chicken2 tablespoons canola … Continue reading