Over the pasted couple of weeks, I have been having random visions of chicken and other food preparations. And yes, this really happens, often. I shared one on my last blog that has been made many times over. I wanted to share some flavor combinations that might help jump start your taste buds. I encourage you to try something slightly different from your normal chicken menu rotations. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Garlic, lemon, Dijon mustard, cilantro, chive (herbs can be fresh or dried, but remember dried will be stronger, fresh will give you brighter, more vibrate notes)

Spinach, artichoke, kalamata olives, goat cheese, coriander, nutmeg, capers, Calabrese peppers, aged/grated parmesan

Cream cheese, crispy bacon bits, pimento peppers, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic, onion powder, jalapeño peppers, cracked black pepper, extra sharp cheddar (great for stuffing chicken breast, or pound out breast place blanched spinach leaves and spread mixture. Roll and tie with twine – pan sear and finish in the oven (till 168F internal temperature)

Paprika, thyme, coriander, basil, fresh cherry tomatoes, hot and sweet vinegar cherry peppers, shiitake mushrooms, bay leaf

Onions, crushed tomato, garlic, chives, rice vinegar, espresso coffee, agave syrup, nuda

Coconut milk, agave, lemongrass, kafir leaf, yellow curry paste, fish sauce, Thai basil, coriander, black vinegar, toasted coconut flakes

Chorizo, red onion, garlic, chives, red and yellow peppers, lime, cilantro, parsley, Tobasco, Worcestershire, bourbon

Mayonnaise, buttermilk, ground cashews, tahini, soy sauce, roasted garlic, siracha, panko

Apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, vanilla, rum, mango, chili powder, onion powder

Onions, sherry pepper vinegar, cubanelle peppers, cilantro, sofrito, peas, yucca

Red onions, fresh citrus – orange lemon, lime, garlic, scallions, tequila (blanco or anejo)

Instead of giving you recipes, I think it would be more fun for you to experiment and broaden your culinary palette. We all have different likes and dislikes; some like it hot, some don’t, so tweak accordingly. When you get stuck cooking and eating the same thing over and over, you know it is time to break out.

My question this week: What is the most unusual (to you/ no judgement!) ingredient you have used in you're cooking recently? As always, I welcome and appreciate your feedback. Please share if you make a new chicken dish from any of the above suggestions.

Until then, cheers

Live well

Musing on chicken

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