Showing posts with label Ramadan 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ramadan 2011. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Chili’s Boneless Buffalo Wings Recipe


I wanted to make something different for Iftar so I decided to make Chili's boneless buffalo wings. I usually use franks buffalo wing sauce as the marinade but you can make your own or use any buffalo wing sauce. I also sometimes use barbecue sauce as the marinade. Double dipping the chicken in the milk/egg mixture and then the flour gives the chicken a great crispy batter. Instead of a deep fryer you can put a lot of oil in a pan. Wait until it gets hot and then fry the chicken in the pan.

Chili’s Boneless Buffalo Wings Recipe

Ingredients :

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 chicken breast fillets
• 4-6 cups vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup Crystal or Frank’s Louisiana hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon margarine

Instructions :
1. Combine flour, salt, peppers and paprika in a medium bowl.
2. In another small bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
3. Slice each chicken breast into 6 pieces. Preheat 4-6 cups of vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees.
4. One or two at a time, dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the breading blend; then repeat the process so that each piece of chicken is double-coated.
5. When all chicken pieces have been breaded, arrange them on a plate and chill for 15 minutes.
6. When the chicken is done resting, drop each piece into the hot oil and fry for 5-6 minutes or until each piece is browned.
7. As chicken fries, combine the hot sauce and margarine in a small bowl. Microwave sauce for 20-30 seconds or just until the margarine is melted, then stir to combine. You can also use a small saucepan for this step. Just combine the hot sauce and margarine in the saucepan over low heat and stir until margarine is melted and ingredients are blended.
8. When chicken pieces are done frying, remove them to a plate lined with a couple paper towels.
9. Place the chicken pieces into a covered container such as a large jar with a lid. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the container, cover, and then shake gently until each piece of chicken is coated with sauce. Pour the chicken onto a plate and serve the dish with bleu cheese dressing and sliced celery on the side.

Serves : 2-4 as an appetizer

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Chicken 'Patties'



I spent part of my childhood in Pakistan and the flavors and tastes of amazing Pakistani fare is ingrained in my memory. One of the things I miss about living in Pakistan is tea time. Tea is an actual meal time, with tea being served with pastries like samosas and 'patties' from the neighborhood bakery.  'Patties' are puff pastry with delicious chicken of beef filling. The chicken patties are round while the beef ones are rectangular. Beef patties are pretty easy to imitate but the chicken filling recipe is a little harder to find. Recently, I've discovered the Pakistani food channel, which is amazing since I found this spot on recipe. Try these chicken patties as an appetizer, at tea time, or for iftar and enjoy the tastes of Pakistan.



Chicken Patties  

1 Package Puff Pastry
1 Chicken breast, boiled and shredded
1 Onion, finely chopped 
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tblsp Cilantro leaves
1 tbsp Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Tomato ketchup
2 tbsp Sour Cream
½ tsp Salt
1 Egg  

Heat oil in a pan and saute the boiled and shredded chicken for about a minute (I usually run the chicken through the food processor to get more of the authentic texture).  Now add the onion and cook until translucent. Then add the sour cream, mayonnaise, black pepper, salt and ketchup. The sour cream and mayonnaise will release water, but if the mixture is dry add about a 1/4 cup water so the flavors get a chance to blend. Cover the lid and ook till the water dries.  Roll the puff pastry and cut by using a round cookie cutter. Sandwich chicken filling between two round pieces of puff pastry. To seal the edges use water.  Brush the tops of the patties with a beaten egg. Bake at 350 for 15-20  minutes or until the pastry is puffed and the tops are golden brown. Serve with ketchup.