“Hamin” is a dish that came to be in order to solve a religious practice. The Jewish laws of observing the Sabbath, the day of rest, forbid cooking during this day. In order to still have a warm meal during Shabbat, the solution was simple: place the food in the oven on Friday evening, and let it cook slowly overnight on very low heat, until needed. Continue reading
Tag: chicken thighs
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cider, Mustard and Honey Marinade
One of my favorite ways of marinating chicken is using hard apple cider (check HERE for a recipe), and I was planning to do that again. However, this time I wanted to add another layer of flavor to the cider marinade. Continue reading
Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomatoes
In the following tasty and easy to prepare dish, cooked green olives are the dominant flavor component, and impart their unique flavor to the chicken and the sauce. While the concept of cooked olives is not widely familiar in many cuisines, it is an integral part of the Moroccan cuisine, as well as other Mediterranean cuisines, such as the French, Spanish, Italian, Greek and more, and the dish was inspired by them. Continue reading
Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Chestnuts in Red Wine Sauce
The following tasty dish is quick and easy to make, and will fill your kitchen with amazing earthy fragrances. Continue reading
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Peaches and Miso
Chicken thighs isĀ a partĀ of the chicken which I use often, and, as I’m not too fond of making the same dish over and over again, I try to find new ways to prepare it. Continue reading
Chicken Thighs with Hard Cider, Apples and Rosemary
The following chicken dish is one of the easiest and tastiest recipes Iāve come up with. Besides salt and pepper, it contains only 5 ingredients, yet it is full of flavors,Ā as if it was made with so many more. Continue reading
Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Fresh Herbs and Potatoes
Chicken thighs are my favorite part for roasting; once roasted, the meat is flavorful and juicy, while the skin turns crispy and tasty. Continue reading
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash
After defrosting a few packages of butternut squash, I ended up not using all of them as planned. Continue reading
Buttermilk Marinated Chicken Thighs with Almond Crust
Chicken marinated in buttermilk is known mostly as the base for the tasty Southern fried chicken, which is juicy inside and crispy on the outside.
However, the marinade works its wonders with roasted chicken as well, and since Iām not much into deep frying, especially in the summer, I’ve decided on the latter option. Continue reading
Chicken Thighs with Green Peas and Herbed Rice
I always liked the combination of peas and mint, and I make THIS green peas and mint soup often. So I thought that the same combination could work with chicken and rice as well. Continue reading
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs
This extremely easy and tasty dish will please anyone who likes succulent chicken thighs with crispy skin.
The marinade gives the chicken wonderful flavor and color. Roasting the chicken with a small part of the marinade on high temperature, gets the skin extra crispy, while cooking the remaining marinade creates a tasty sauce.
I’m sure you’ll love this way of preparing chicken thighs, once you’ll try it. Continue reading