POULTRY ESSENTIALS: SPICY GARLIC CHICKEN

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This is an easy/peasy recipe to make, and if you have a chicken breast lurking about your fridge or freezer, you probably have everything else you need to make this yummy recipe. The peppers and hot sauce give it a bit of a spicy kick... but not too much. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
1 medium chicken breast, boneless and skinless
2 - 3 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp hot sauce, i prefer frank's
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 - 2 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
1 - 2 pinch salt, kosher variety, or to taste
1 - 2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 c chicken stock, not broth
OPTIONAL ITEMS
mushrooms, carrots, peas, the like

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. If you have a skillet that is large enough to hold all the ingredients, you can cook it up a single pan.
  • 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4. Cut the chicken into strips or cubes, and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
  • 5. Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat.
  • 6. When the butter has melted, toss in the chicken.
  • 7. Turn once or twice until cooked, and starting to brown, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  • 8. Remove the chicken and reserve.
  • 9. Toss in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • 10. Add the red pepper, paprika, and hot sauce, then cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • 11. Add the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to blend the fonds in with the sauce.
  • 12. Bring up to a simmer. When the sauce begins to reduce, about 2 - 3 minutes, return the chicken to the pan, and toss to coat the chicken with the sauce.
  • 13. Do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
  • 14. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15. Serve up with a nice side, like mac & cheese, or maybe over some steamed rice. Enjoy.
  • 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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