Butter Chicken

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet (EOC)

Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt
1 tsp. garlic (#1 cone)
1 tbsp. ginger (#1 cone)
2 tsp. garam masala

Sauce
1 medium yellow onion (#2 cone)
1 serrano chile, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. tomato paste
1 1/4 c. coconut milk
1 tsp. garam masala
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt
Cilantro for garnishing

Directions
Preheat 12" Electric Skillet to 400F. Add chicken thighs, lemon juice, salt, garlic, ginger, and garam masala to a gallon ziploc bag; shake to coat. Marinate for a few hours or overnight. If you don't have time for that, then get cooking! Shake drops of cold water onto skillet. They should bead and dance if skillet is properly preheated.  Place chicken in hot skillet and press down to sear. Remember, it is not necessary to use any oil or grease. Chicken will stick at first, but will release when properly browned. Flip to sear opposite side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

Sauce: Add yellow onion and serrano chili to bottom of EOC and deglaze until onion is translucent. Add lemon juice, tomato paste, coconut milk, garam masala, cumin, and salt to skillet; wisk until combined. Add chicken to skillet and cover in sauce.

Place cover on top skillet and continue to cook over low heat until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over jasmine/basmati rice, or alongside Naan bread. Thank you Martha Stewart for bringing your power to each one of our cooking schools!

Chicken "Cheesesteak"

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet (EOC) and 1 Qt. Sauce Pan

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
Salt & pepper
2 green peppers, sliced
2 medium onion, sliced
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. Franks Red Hot sauce
Mozzarella cheese (#2 cone)

Directions
Layer chicken breasts seasoned with salt & pepper, green peppers, and onion in bottom of 12" Electric Skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, then reduce heat to low for 1 hour. Meanwhile, over low heat combine butter and Franks Red Hot sauce in 1 Qt. Sauce Pan. When chicken is cook through, pour off any excess liquid, and shred. Pour sauce mixture over chicken, peppers, and onions.

Option #1: Serve in hoagie rolls and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Option #2: Serve over a bed of romaine lettuce and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Chicken & Rice

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
6-9 chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless
2 c. rice (brown, wild, long grain, etc.)
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. half & half
1 carrot (#1 cone)
1 celery stalk (#2 cone)
1/2 onion (#2 cone)
5-6 mushrooms (#3 cone)
1/4 c. parsley, chopped

Directions
Preheat 12" Electric Skillet on 450F until drops of water form beads. Press chicken thighs into skillet to sear one side (5-7 minutes). Season chicken with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once chicken releases from the skillet, flip over and press opposite side into pan to sear (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet, set aside. Reduce heat to 350F. Add carrot, celery, onion, and mushrooms; saute until onions are translucent. Add rice, broth, and half & half; stir to combine. Add chicken back to skillet; cover and cook on 350F until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to 185F and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Tip: Change the seasonings, vegetables, and herbs to create your own masterpiece! For example, omit poultry seasoning, half & half, carrot, celery, mushroom, and parsley. Season chicken with chili powder and cumin. Saute onion, green chilis, and garlic before adding rice, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Then garnish with chopped cilantro for a version of Arroz con Pollo!

Green Chicken Masala

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
1 onion (#2 cone)
3 tbsp. olive oil (opt.)
2 lbs. skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. chicken broth
Small bunch fresh mint leaves
2 c. fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeno, chopped coarsely
4 garlic cloves (#1 cone)
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. full-fat coconut milk
Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions
In a skillet over medium heat (approx. 300F), add the onion with the olive oil (opt.). Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion starts to soften. Add chicken thighs and turmeric to the skillet and continue cooking (approx. 7 mins.) Place the lemon juice, broth, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until you obtain a smooth puree. Add the cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Cook for just about a minute. Add in the coconut milk, season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and add the herb puree. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Then reduce heat to low for approximately 15 minutes or until the chicken is well cooked and tender. Serve immediately.

Brazilian Beer Marinated Chicken

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients
4 garlic cloves (#1 cone)
2 tsp. ginger root (#1 cone)
1 onion (#4 cone)
1 tbsp. sweet paprika
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 c. Dijon mustard
2 c. dark lager or stout
1/4 c. avocado oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped

Directions
In gallon Ziploc bag combine garlic, ginger, onion, paprika, salt, black pepper, caraway seeds, green pepper, mustard, beer, and oil. Add the chicken, seal bag, and refrigerate for 4 hours. Preheat skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken to skillet and brown on both sides (approx. 5 min per side) until cooked through. Brush with butter and sprinkle cilantro over the top.

Chicken Supremes in Persillade

Suggested Piece: 10" Gourmet Chef Skillet

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

3 scallions, minced

2 garlic cloves (#1 cone)

2 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp. water

Directions

Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the salt and pepper, add to the skillet and brown 3 minutes. Turn the breasts over, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook the chicken for about 3 minutes; it should be nicely browned on both sides and cooked through but still moist. Place the chicken breasts on warm plates. Add scallions garlic and butter to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute. Add the parsley and water and mix well to melt any solidified juices in the pan, then pour the sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.  

Pear, Apple, & Chicken Salad

Suggested Piece: 3.5 Qt. Insulated Bowl

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cooked & chopped
1 pear (#3 cone)
1 apple (#3 cone)
3 c. romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 c. walnuts (toasted and drizzled with 2 tsp. honey)
1/2 c. Gorgonzola cheese
Dressing
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice (#1 cone)
1/4 c. EVOO
4 tbsp. honey
Balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions
Combine dressing ingredients in a lidded jar. Shake well. Set aside. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss well, adding dressing to taste.

Creamy Chicken & Corn Chowder

Suggested Piece: MP5 or 5 Qt. Roaster

Ingredients

2 Chicken breasts, cooked & shredded

3 tbps. Butter

¼ c. Flour

2 boxes Chicken broth

2 med. Potatoes (#3 cone)

3 c. Fresh or frozen corn

½ c. Cream

Salt & Pepper to taste

Chopped chives for garnish (opt.)

Directions

In bottom of MP5 or 5 Qt. Roaster melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring for approx. 2 mins. Gradually add the chicken stock, whisking until smooth. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Add the corn, cover and cook until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook until potatoes and corn are tender, approx. 10 mins. Add the shredded chicken and cook for an addition 2 mins. Add the cream and stir to combine. Salt & pepper to taste and garnish with chives.

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
2 c. broccoli florets
1 c. carrot (#4 or #5 cone)
4 cloves garlic (#1 cone)
1/4 c. chick broth, low sodium
3 tbsp. honey
1/4 c. soy sauce (or liquid aminos)
2 tsp. cornstarch
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
In 11" Large Skillet add broccoli and carrots, cover and set heat to medium. When Vapo-Valve clicks reduce heat to low and cook for approx 4 minutes (vegetable should still be crisp with vibrant color). Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside. Return skillet to stove and increase temperature to medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add to skillet; turn to brown all sides, and cook through. Add garlic to chicken and saute briefly. Add broccoli and carrots back to the skillet, cover and cook until warmed through. In a small bowl whisk together chicken broth, honey, and soy sauce. In a separate bowl mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp. cold water. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook 30 seconds. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken. Serve immediately over rice! Yum!

Asian Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Suggested Piece: Food Processor, Santoku Knife, & 6 Qt. Bowl

Ingredients
1 Napa cabbage, chopped
1 red cabbage (#4 cone)
1 carrot (#1 cone)
1 broccoli Stem (#2 cone)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 chicken breast, cooked & chopped
Dressing
1/3 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp. soy sauce (or liquid-aminos)
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. sriracha sauce
1 garlic clove, (#1 cone)

Directions
Combine cabbages, carrot, broccoli, green onions, cilantro, and chicken in 6 Qt. Bowl. In a separate small bowl add peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sriracha and garlic; stir to combine. Add water to your desired thickness. Cover and refrigerate the salad and dressing separately. Toss in the dressing just before serving.

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Herbs & Lemon

Suggested Piece: Smokeless Broiler

Ingredients

2-4 skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)

1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme

1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano

1/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary

3 tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

Place chicken breasts in-between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet, pound out to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken in a large resealable ziploc bag. Add all the other ingredients and massage to evenly coat. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but ideally four. Coat Smokeless Broiler grates with nonstick spray. Place chicken directly on Smokeless Broiler and cook for 5 minutes; flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°F. Transfer to a plate and let rest for a few minutes. Slice and serve!

Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Chicken

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients

2 lbs. of meat, poultry, or fish

2 tbsp. butter

1/3 c. honey

1-5 tbsp. sriracha sauce (the more the spicier!)

2 limes (one juiced, one for slicing)

2 tbsp. soy sauce, low sodium

1 tsp. garlic (#1 cone)

1 tbsp. chopped cilantro

Directions

Place meat, poultry, or fish in skillet, lay pieces of butter on top. In small bowl whisk honey, sriracha sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Pour 1/2 mixture over meat, poultry, or fish. Top with thinly sliced lime and cilantro. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low until meat, poultry, or fish is cooked through (approx. 40-45 minutes.) Drizzle remaining sauce mixture over top before serving.

Gluten Free Alternative: substitute soy sauce for Bragg's liquid aminos. 

Creamy Chicken Curry

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Avocado oil
1 medium Onion (#2 cone)
2 tsp. Garlic powder
6 oz. can Tomato paste, no salt added,
2 tsp. Ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. Ground coriander
1/2 tsp Ground tumeric
1/2 tsp Cayenne
1 lb. Chicken breasts, bone/skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 c. Sour cream, fat-free
1/2 tsp. salt
1 medium Jalapeno, seeded, diced
1 Tbsp. Ginger (#1 cone)
1/2 c. Cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. Garam masala (opt.)

Directions
In 12" Electric Skillet heat oil over medium heat (350F), add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic powder, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cyenne. Continue to cook for approx. 1 minute. Stir in chicken, sour cream, and salt. Cover and cook until VapoValve clicks, reduce heat to low (185F) and set timer for 15-20 minutes (giving chicken time to cook through). Remove lid, stir in jalapeno and ginger. Replace lid and continue to cook on low an additional 10 minutes. Just before serving sprinkle with cilantro and garam masala.

Cooking Tip: Dry-roasted spices are ground together to make the distinctive blend known as garam masala. It may include 10 to 12 different spices, such as cumin, coriander, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and mace, and is usually added to food near the end of cooking or right before the dish is served to enhance the complexity of flavor.

Pasta Salad with Chicken & Bacon

Suggested Pieces: 12" Electric Skillet, 4 Qt. Roaster, & Smokeless Broiler

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts (#3 cone)
4 slices of bacon
8 oz. mini penne pasta or macaroni
1/2 c. red onion (#2 cone)
2 stalks celery (#2 cone)
2 tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 to 3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juiced (#1 cone)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Add chicken to 12" Electric Skillet. Cover and cook at 450F until VapoValve clicks. Reduce heat to low (185F), continue cooking for 20 minutes, and allow to cool. In the meantime, grill bacon on Smokeless Broiler until crispy. Cook pasta according to package directions in 4 Qt. Roaster; drain & rinse under cold water. Using the Saladmaster Food Processor finely chop red onion and celery on #2 cone and shred cooked chicken on #3 cone into pasta. Add diced tomatoes and chopped parsley to pasta as well. In a separate bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt & pepper to make dressing. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve chilled.

Arroz con Pollo

Suggested Piece: Multipurpose 5 Qt (MP5)

Ingredients
2 lbs. boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 onion (#2 or #3 cone)
32 oz. chicken broth, low sodium
4 oz. can tomato sauce, low sodium
4 oz. can diced green chilies
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. sea salt
2 c. brown rice, parboiled
2-3 zucchinis (#3 cone)
1 container grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
2 medium limes, garnish

Directions
Preheat MP5 to 300°F. Add chicken and onions. Cover and allow chicken to cook for 15 minutes, stirring intermittently. In medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, tomato sauce, green chilies, and spices. Add broth mixture to chicken and onions in MP5 and combine. Add brown rice to chicken mixture and gently fold together. Reset MP5 temperature to RIC1, cover, and continue to cook. Once the timer set at RIC1 expires, add zucchini into electric roaster, re-cover, and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes. Set heat to 150°F to keep warm prior to serving. Plate and sprinkle with grape tomatoes and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.

Recipe can also be found on recipes.saladmaster.com

Greek Yogurt Chicken

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet and Saladmaster Machine

Ingredients
8-9 chicken thighs, skinned & bone-in
12 oz. plain Greek yogurt (Zoi Brand is a personal favorite)
Zest of 1 small lemon (#1 cone)
1 1/2 tsp. Greek seasoning* (Cavender's All-Purpose Greek Seasoning)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. green onion
2 tbsp. minced garlic (#1 cone)

Directions
Place chicken in gallon size freezer bag. Whisk together all other ingredients and add to chicken. Allow Chicken and yogurt mixture to marinate for 4-6 hours, minimum. When ready to cook, place entire contents of the freezer bag into the 11" Large Skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 30-45 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

Orange Chicken

Suggested Piece: 11" Large Skillet

Ingredients

4-5 frozen chicken breasts
2-4 oranges, sliced

Sauce

1 c. orange marmalade

1/4 c. soy sauce

1 tbsp. fresh ginger
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions
Layer sliced oranges on bottom of 11" Large Skillet, then a layer of frozen chicken, and top with another layer of sliced oranges. Whisk together ingredients for sauce and pour over the top. Cover with lid and set heat to medium until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 30-60 minutes.

Teriyaki Chicken

Suggested Piece: 11" Skillet & 3 Qt. Roaster

Ingredients
6-8 chicken thighs or legs
Salt & pepper to taste

Sauce
1/2 c. soy sauce
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. corn starch
1 tsp. garlic, minced

Directions
Season chicken thighs and/or legs with salt & pepper and fry. Whisk together over medium heat all ingredients for sauce in 3 qt. roaster until thickened. Pour sauce over chicken, cover with lid, cook on medium until Vapo-Valve clicks and reduce heat to low. Cook over low heat until chicken is tender and falling off the bone! YUMMO!

Chicken Quinoa Bites

Suggested Piece: Cookie Sheet

Ingredients

3 eggs

2 c. cooked quinoa

1 c. shredded chicken

1/2 c. frozen peas

1/2 c. carrot, #1 cone

1/2 c. zucchini, #1 cone

1/2 c. mozzarella cheese, #1 cone

1/2 c. mild cheddar cheese, #1 cone

1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 tsp. fresh cracked ground pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool. In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs. Stir in quinoa, chicken, cheese, veggies, herbs and pepper. Mix well. Using a spoon form mixture into balls on a cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until eggs are set. Remove from oven and let cool.