CHICKEN SPRINKLED WITH GARLIC – HERB BREADCRUMBS IN BROTH AND SERVED WITH A CHILLED GREEN DIPPING SAUCE OF PARSLEY – CILANTRO – OREGANO – WHITE WINE – CAYENNE – EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

–6 chicken tenderloins or breast strips

–garlic – herb breadcrumbs (one-third cup)

–chicken broth (non-fat, low sodium, one-third cup)

–parsley (fresh, 1 handful, chopped)

–cilantro (fresh, one-half handful, chopped)

–oregano (dried, 1 teaspoon)

–white wine (1 tablespoon)

–cayenne pepper (one-quarter teaspoon)

–salt and pepper

–extra virgin olive oil (one-fourth cup, for dipping sauce)

1 – Place the parsley, cilantro, oregano, white wine, cayenne pepper, and extra virgin olive oil in a food processor.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Pulse until smooth.  Keep in refrigerator until time for dinner.

2 – Place the chicken in a covered baking dish with broth.  Season with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a very light sprinkle of garlic-herb breadcrumbs.  Microwave on high for 8 and one-half minutes.  When finished, cut into one of the inner pieces to check for doneness.  If not done, microwave on high for 1 minute more.

3 – Serve the chicken hot, with the dipping sauce on the side.

–dipping sauce adapted from Real Simple magazine.

COMFORT CHICKEN ROLLED IN BREADCRUMBS WITH FAUX BACON – MINCED GARLIC – ROSEMARY – BAY LEAVES – SLICED ONION IN WHITE WINE – BROTH SAUCEF

For 4:

–6 chicken tenderloins or breast strips

–breadcrumbs (plain, boxed, one-half cup)

–Bac’n pieces (soy bacon, 1 tablespoon)

–minced garlic (1 tablespoon, in a jar)

–rosemary (dried, 1 teaspoon)

–bay leaves (dried, 2)

–sliced onion (one-half, medium)

–white wine (one-fourth cup)

–chicken broth (one-fourth cup)

–salt and pepper

–olive oil

1 – Place white wine and chicken broth in a covered baking dish.  Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and a few drops of olive oil.  Stir well.  Microwave on high for 3 minutes.

2 – Place the chicken in a plastic bag.  Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.  Add breadcrumbs.  Shake well.  Place the chicken in the sauce.  Season with rosemary, bay leaves, and Bac’n pieces.  Finish with a few drops of olive oil.

3 – Microwave on high for 8 and one-half minutes.  Test a center piece to be sure that the chicken is done.  If not, return to the microwave for 1 minute more on high.

4 – Serve the chicken and sauce hot.

–chicken adapted from bon appetit web site.

SWEET ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GREEN ONIONS – CAYENNE – GINGER – MINCED GARLIC – ORANGE ZEST & IN APPLE JUICE – TERIYAKI – WHITE WINE SAUCE

Note:  The original recipe called for orange juice rather than apple juice.

For 4:

–6 chicken tenderloins or breast strips

–sugar (1 teaspoon)

–green onions (2 stalks, chopped)

–cayenne pepper (one-quarter teaspoon)

–ginger (one-half teaspoon)

–minced garlic (in a jar, 1 tablespoon)

–orange zest (1 generous teaspoon)

–apple juice (one-quarter cup, bottled)

–teriyaki marinade & sauce (3 tablespoons, bottled)

–white wine (3 tablespoons)

–pepper (no salt)

–olive oil

1 – Place the chicken in a covered baking dish.  Add the apple juice, teriyaki marinade sauce, and white wine.  Season with sugar, pepper, orange zest (generously), minced garlic, cayenne pepper, ginger.  Place green onions on top.  Finish with a few drops of olive oil.

2 – Microwave on high for 9 minutes.  Check a center piece for doneness.   If not done, microwave on high for 2 minute more.

2 – Serve the chicken and sauce hot.

–chicken inspired by the Panda web site.

PARSLEYED COD TOPPED BY SLICED GREEN OLIVES – CAPERS – GREEN ONIONS – CAYENNE – LEMON SLICES & IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

 

For 4:

–cod (size of 4 decks of cards, 1 pound)

–parsley (1 handful, chopped)

–green olives (about a dozen, halved, bottled)

–capers (about a dozen, bottled)

–green onions (2 stalks, chopped)

–cayenne pepper (one-quarter teaspoon)

–lemon (1, sliced)

–white wine (one-quarter cup)

–salt and pepper

–olive oil

1 – Place the cod in a covered baking dish with the white wine.  Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.  Place on top the green olives, capers, green onions, and lemon.  Finish with the parsley and a few drops of olive oil.

2 – Microwave the cod on high for 6 and one-half minutes.  (Cod is done when it begins to break apart.)

2 – Serve the cod hot.

–cod inspired by the bon appetit web site.

SESAME CHICKEN & SHREDDED CARROTS WITH SOY SAUCE – SRIRACHA – WHITE VINEGAR – SUGAR & TOPPED WITH GREEN ONIONS

Note:  The original recipe used 2 tablespoons of Sriracha sauce, for a spicier taste.

For 4:

–6 chicken tenderloins or breast strips

–sesame seeds (toasted, 1 tablespoon)

–shredded carrots (1 handful)

–soy sauce (3 tablespoons)

–Sriracha sauce (1 tablespoon)

–white vinegar (distilled, 2 tablespoons)

–sugar (1 tablespoon)

–green onions (2 stalks, chopped)

–pepper (no salt)

–olive oil

1 – Place the soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, white vinegar, and sugar in  small mixing bowl.  Stir well.  Set aside.

2 – Place the chicken in a covered baking dish.  Season with pepper.  Place the shredded carrots on top.  Pour the sauce in.  Sprinkle green onions on top.  Season with olive oil.  Sprinkle sesame seeds to finish.

3 – Microwave on high for 9 minutes.

4 – Serve the chicken and sauce hot.

–chicken inspired by the bon appetite web site.

MINT SALMON WITH FRESH TOMATOES – VIDALIA ONION – MINCED GARLIC ATOP COUSCOUS

For 4:

–salmon (size of 4 decks of cards, 1 pound)

–mint (1 tablespoon, dried)

–tomatoes (fresh, 2, medium, chopped)

–Vidalia onion (one-half, sliced)

–minced garlic (in a jar, 1 tablespoon)

–salt and pepper

–olive oil

–couscous (boxed, two-thirds cup)

1 – Place the chopped tomatoes, sliced onion, and minced garlic in a covered baking dish.  Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil (to taste).  Microwave on high for 5 minutes.

2 – Nestle the salmon amid the sauce.  Season with mint, salt, pepper, and olive oil.  Microwave on high for 7 minutes.

3 – Serve the salmon and sauce atop couscous (follow package directions for the couscous, brand differ).

–salmon original.

SALMON WITH THYME & MUSHROOMS IN CABERNET RED WINE SAUCE SEASONED WITH GARLIC & HERBS

For 4:

–salmon (size of 4 decks of cards, 1 pound)

–thyme (one-fourth teaspoon, dried)

–mushrooms (baby bellas, 5 or 6, quartered)

–Cabernet red wine (one-fourth cup)

–garlic – herb breadcrumbs (4 tablespoons, boxed)

–salt and pepper

–olive oil

1 – Place the red win in a covered baking dish.  Sprinkle with garlic – herb breadcrumbs.  Stir well.  Place the mushrooms in the sauce.  Add a few drops of olive oil.  Microwave on high for 3 minutes.

2 – Nestle the salmon amid the mushrooms and in the sauce.  Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and olive oil.  Microwave on high for 7 minutes.

3 – Serve the salmon hot, with the sauce with mushrooms on top.

–salmon inspired by an Alaskan Seafood advertisement.

COD SPRINKLED BY GARLIC – HERB BREADCRUMBS WITH YOGURT – SRIRACHA SAUCE SERVED WITH A SIDE SALAD OF SHREDDED CARROT – GREEN ONIONS – LIME JUICE

For 4:

–cod (size of 4 decks of cards, 1 pound)

–garlic – herb breadcrumbs (boxed, 3 tablespoons)

–yogurt (plain, non-fat, 3 tablespoons)

–Sriracha sauce (bottled, 2 teaspoons)

–shredded carrot (1 cup, raw)

–green onions (2 stalks, chopped)

–lime juice (2 squirts, bottled)

–salt and pepper

–olive oil

1 – Place the cod in a covered baking dish with one-eighth cup of water.  Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.  Sprinkle garlic – herb breadcrumbs on top.  Microwave on high for 6 and one-half minutes.  When finished, keep covered to preserve warmth.

2 – Stir together the yogurt and Sriracha sauce briskly.

3 – Stir together the carrots, green onions (chopped), and lime juice. 

4 – Serve the cod hot, with cold sauce on the side, and the cold carrot salad on the side as well.

–cod inspired by Real Simple magazine.

OPEN – FACED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH PESTO – TURKEY SLICES – FETA – PARMESAN – OLIVE OIL ATOP CIABATTA BREAD

For 2:

–2 chicken tenderloins or breast strips

–pesto (ready-prepared, in a jar, 2 tablespoons)

–turkey slices (luncheon meat, 2 slices)

–feta cheese (4 tablespoons)

–Parmesan cheese (shredded, 4 tablespoons)

–olive oil

–ciabatta bread (2 halves)

–salt and pepper

1 – Place turkey slices in a covered baking dish with one-eighth cup of water.  Place the chicken on top.  Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil, to taste.  Microwave on high for 3 minutes.  When finished, keep covered to preserve warmth.

2 – Microwave 2 halves of a ciabatta roll for 30 seconds.  Spread with pesto.  Place a turkey slices, and then the chicken on top.  Sprinkle with feta and Parmesan cheeses.  Finish with a few drops of olive oil.  If desired, you can microwave again for 20 seconds on high.

3 – Serve the open-faced chicken sandwiches hot.

–sandwiches adapted from Real Simple magazine.