tert's test chicken
barbie gee wrote:
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> On Mon, 7 Dec 2015, tert in seattle wrote:
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>> I had a bunch of drumsticks that needed to be cooked ... 10 or so.
>> The only available method was cooktop since the oven bake element decided
>> to blow and I haven't replaced it yet. And it was raining so I couldn't
>> bbq them.
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>> So I heated a large skillet, added some oil and bacon drippings, and set
>> to browning the drumsticks. Then I added some chopped onions, green
>> pepper, and minced ginger and garlic. A little butter got sneaked in
>> there somehow too. After a time I added a can of diced tomatoes, squirted
>> some lemon juice in there, and sprinkled some dried thyme, salt & p --
>> then let it simmer covered for an hour or so. Served with brown rice.
>>
>> Verdict: a little boring, so when I packed leftovers for lunch this
>> morning I sprinkled in a little dried rosemary and included a lemon
>> wedge. It was a little better but nothing special. One nice thing is
>> with all those bones, the sauce thickened up unexpectedly.
>>
>> This is good comfort food, not challenging to make , and the whole family
>> enjoyed it.
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> Your recipe reminds me a little of my Polish Grandma's version of "Arroz
> con Pollo", just sans the ginger.
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> Next time, flour the chicken first, with seasoned flour that has paprika
> in it, along with salt and pepper. Then brown it, add the onions,
> peppers, garlic, and maybe oregano instead of rosemary. Tomatoes last, let
> it simmer.
sounds like a winner!
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