My favorite thing to do with honey that you might not thing of is to use it in a chicken marinade. I combine two tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of soy sauce, half a teaspoon grated ginger, a half teaspoon minced garlic and a dash of cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag. I mix it up well then toss in boneless skinless chicken breasts.
If you want a salt free version, simply swap cider vinegar for the soy sauce, or use low sodium soy sauce. I let it sit in the fridge for about an hour before I throw it on the grill. I like to do this with a George Foreman grill, though you could cook it in the oven if you wish, I just find that the smoky flavor from the grill really works with this marinade.
This works okay for shrimp as well, but really shines with chicken. Do you like Chinese chicken? If you do then I have a great Chinese chicken recipe that I’m happy to share with you. It is based on an old ‘Java’ recipe I used to order at a Chinese restaurant that is no longer in business. The secret is Rum – you heard it – Rum!
Start with your favorite vegetables which are suitable for stir fry, wash, cut up and set aside. Next, you will need boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into thin slices. You should allow approximately one breast, or one cup, for each person.
The vegetables could be cut beforehand, frozen or prepared fresh (e.g. broccoli, carrot) or tinned (like water chestnut, bamboo). I generally cut them into identical bits. Sap any tinned vegetables well before placing in the mix fry. The amusing part of the process appears now. You would require some garlic and fine quality peanut oil, if you are not sensitive to nuts
If you are, you can substitute a good canola oil like Mazola brand. You do not need a wok, but if you have one, that would be great to use, but any no-stick or regular fry pan would be fine as well. Preseason your chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a little paprika. Douse the strips into flour and shake off.
Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil in your pan and then add the chicken strips. Keep an eye on them – you want to brown all sides evenly and lightly, and this does not take long! Once you’ve done that, use a slotted spoon to lift the chicken out of the pan and into a paper-lined bowl. Set that aside for a while. Then saute 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic in your pan, being careful not to burn it.
Once the garlic is sauteed, add the vegetables and saute them also. Don’t overcook them. Firmer vegetables like broccoli or carrots should be just barely soft enough to split with a fork. Now put your chicken strips back in and lower the heat. Then we get to the fun part – add two or three tablespoons of soy sauce, two or three tablespoons of garlic-infused rice wine vinegar, and about 1 inch of peeled and finely chopped ginger root.
You should add about 3-4 tablespoons of warmed water as well, cover, simmer for about 5 minutes; stir frequently to avoid burning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Just prior to serving, add about 1/4 cup of the best rum you have, but do not use a flavored rum. Stir frequently to avoid a flare.
One of the best and easiest ways to cook chicken is in a crockpot. There are hundreds of different recipes for chicken using a crockpot. You can use any, or all, parts of the chicken. You can even use a whole chicken. The best part of cooking with a crockpot is that you put your ingredients in, cover, and come back hours later. Just add salad, maybe some rice or potato, and dinner is ready!
Put about 14 ounces or chicken broth or stock into the pot. Swansons chicken broth is a good choice because it is low-sodium. Cook the chicken over low heat for around 8 hours. You can also add your favorite vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery. When the chicken falls off the bone, it’s ready to eat.
Serve with buttered noodles, rice or mashed potatoes. The chicken will be very juicy and soft. You can also purchase a packet of brown gravy and make to serve over the chicken for added taste and texture.
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