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Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Yield 6
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
15 Min
Cook time
25 Min
Total time
40 Min
Chicken and rice are the perfect combinations and this deliciously layered dish adds in caramelized onions with the chicken cooking on the bottom. Yogurt and spices round it out to the most delicious creation you have ever experienced. This dish is originally from India but is also becoming more popular in the US especially with Instagram Influencers.

Ingredients

  • Parboiled rice
  • 1 cup of jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • bay leaf
  • Marinated chicken:
  • 2 cups of nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp each: garam masala, ground coriander, garlic powder, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika
  • pinch cayenne and chili powder
  • 3 chicken thighs, cut in half
  • Browned onions:
  • 1 onion, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Saffron topping (can also use turmeric and water)
  • Saffron pinch
  • warm water

Instructions

  1. Bring the rice, several cups of water, and a bay leaf to a boil. Boil 5 minutes then drain in a colander and reserve. Rice is now parboiled.
  2. Marinate the chicken thighs in the yogurt, water, oil, and spices for a few hours or overnight.
  3. Slice the onion very thin, toss with oil, and brown in a 450-degree oven or air fryer. You can also fry it on top of a stove.
  4. Place the chicken/yogurt mixture in its entirety in a large dutch oven. Add the browned onions, placing them over the top. Then place the rice over the top of all and press flat. Pour the saffron and its liquid over the top.
  5. Bring all to a boil then bake covered in a 375-degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken and rice are done.
  6. Chef's Tips:
  7. If you don't have saffron you can mix a teaspoon of turmeric with a few tablespoons of hot water and use this liquid to pour over the top of the rice before baking the dish.
  8. When the dish is done scoop it carefully out of the pot so you don't mix the layers. That is part of the beauty of the dish. It is desirable to serve it right out of the Dutch oven pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

314.15

Fat

13 g

Sat. Fat

3.09 g

Carbs

29.47 g

Fiber

0.89 g

Net carbs

28.57 g

Sugar

3 g

Protein

18.52 g

Sodium

78.41 mg

Cholesterol

58.7 mg
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Honey Mustard Roasted Chicken and Veggies

Honey Mustard Roasted Chicken and Veggies

Yield 4
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
25 Min
Total time
30 Min
This delicious roasted dinner is ready in less than 45 minutes. You can assemble it ahead of time.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 1 pound carrots peeled, sliced in half, and cut into quarters
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • Garnish: black sesame seeds and parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix the oil, vinegar, honey, and mustard in a bowl. Toss the chicken, carrots, and onions in the bowl. Turn onto a sheetpan.
  3. Bake covered at 375°F until chicken is done and potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Portion size is 1.5 chicken thighs and 1 cup of carrots.
  4. Serve hot right from the sheet tray or place onto plates.
  5. It is a good idea to serve this dish with baked potatoes or brown rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

340.25

Fat

12.01 g

Sat. Fat

2.44 g

Carbs

22.95 g

Fiber

4.21 g

Net carbs

18.73 g

Sugar

15.29 g

Protein

34.7 g

Sodium

313.64 mg

Cholesterol

161.03 mg
Dinner
American
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Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad

Yield 6
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
10 Min
Cook time
10 Min
Total time
20 Min
A crazy good salad with an abundance of cubed tomatoes and toasted French bread.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups leafy green lettuce
  • 3 cups cubed French bread baguette
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for the croutons
  • 2 red tomatoes
  • 2 cups cubed heirloom tomatoes, red and yellow
  • ¼ cup sliced cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the greens in cold water and dry them in a lettuce spinner or on paper towels.
  2. Dab the French bread cubes with olive oil and place them on a sheet tray. Toast them for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees until golden. Remove from the oven.
  3. Make the dressing: Grate the 2 red tomatoes into a mixing bowl, discarding the skin. Drizzle in the oil and vinegar alternately while mixing vigorously with a whisk. Grate the 2 red tomatoes into the dressing and mix it smooth—season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss the greens in a salad bowl with the dressing and add the croutons, cubed heirloom tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers. Garnish with fresh basil.
  5. Serve it in bowls immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

Notes

This recipe was developed for Edible Denver. We have adapted it here to be lower in calories and sodium.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

405.89

Fat

10.07 g

Sat. Fat

1.61 g

Carbs

65.92 g

Fiber

3.73 g

Net carbs

62.19 g

Sugar

7.93 g

Protein

13.94 g

Sodium

724.24 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg
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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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