chicken Archives - The Boozy Epicure

My Husband’s Favorite: Korean Fried Chicken

November 30, 2016November 30, 2016 chicken

I've always been a fan of fried chicken. Hot or cold, I can't seem to resist it, yet my husband has always been rather lukewarm about traditional fried chicken. Then I made him Korean Fried Chicken. Now it's the only fried chicken he wants. The basic steps to this recipe are... Read More

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

June 29, 2014September 1, 2016 chicken, Mexican, soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe I love soup, but hot soup in the summer doesn't really call to me unless it's chicken tortilla. The spiciness of the broth cooled down by cheese and sour cream, the fresh cilantro, these all scream summer. Although honestly, I wouldn't turn down a bowl of... Read More

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Filipino Chicken Adobo

June 17, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Filipino, Mains, soy sauce, vinegar

Filipino Chicken AdoboI've written about Chicken Adobo before. My mom is Filipino and Chicken Adobo is a dish I grew up with. I crave it all the time. The last time I documented a cheater's version, and it did not fully satisfy my craving, so this time, when I made... Read More

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Cheater’s Chicken Adobo

April 26, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Mains

If you are Filipino, know a Filipino, or know anything about the Philippines, you've heard of Chicken Adobo. As the unofficial national dish, it is traditionally any protein (I've seen chicken and pork used most commonly) cooked in a vinegar and garlic based sauce. Every Filipino has their own version,... Read More

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Mmm, Fried Chicken…

April 22, 2013September 1, 2016 chicken, Mains

I hate deep frying. The hot oil, the splatters, the cleanup, all seem too annoying most of the time. So I pretty much never deep fry things in my house, with the one big exception of fried chicken. I pretty much enjoy all fried chicken. Whether it's from the grocery... Read More

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Chicken Fried Rice

March 26, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Mains, rice

My mother is Filipino, and fried rice is a dish I grew up with. Most restaurants make super oily, heavy, fried rice, while us Filipinos make a savory, hearty rice dish that doesn't make you feel like you've eaten an oil slick. This recipe is a play on what my... Read More

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Chicken Pot Pie

March 17, 2013September 1, 2016 chicken, Mains, puff pastry

As a kid, I loved frozen pot pies. Individually frozen in aluminum tins, they were an easy dinner, just throw in the oven and in an hour you've got a golden crust and salty, chickeny goodness inside. As a grown up, when I want a chicken pot pie, I am... Read More

Recipe Soups and Stews

Chicken Noodle Soup

February 26, 2013January 18, 2017 chicken, Mains, soup

I've got a cold today. Nothing serious, just a little sniffle and a scratchy throat. But the moment I feel sickness coming on, I turn to good old chicken noodle soup. Nothing else will do. There is actual scientific evidence that proves that chicken soup is good for the cold.... Read More

Mains Recipe

Making Paella at Home

February 16, 2013January 11, 2017 chicken, chorizo, Mains, paella, rice

I had heard that paella was a difficult thing to make. While I enjoy tapas, I can't say that I have any great understanding of, or experience with, Spanish food. I know I like Spanish cheeses (Manchego is one of my faves) and Spanish wine. I know I love Serrano... Read More