Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl

Homemade Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl Recipe

Hello Everyone :)

It's been a long time since the last time I posted about food recipes. Due to my busy schedule between family, work, and holiday gatherings. Now, that everything is going in slow pace. I finally have time to cooked and blog about it (Yay!) Get that excitement coming because I'll be sharing my daughter's favorite dish, which is now my family's favorite. Can we all scream (Yumm!)? 

This recipe has everything you need for a perfect meal and indeed a crowd pleaser! I love how all the ingredients compliment each other and make every bite extra special. I hope this recipe gives you excitement because I will be sharing my own version of Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl. Its super easy to make and I promise you- this is going to be delicious experience. Are you ready to get started? If so.. Lets gather all the ingredients needed and start cooking!

Note: Adjust the quantity of the ingredients for larger crowd. Taste according to your preference! Enjoy:)

Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl

Ingredients:

2 Chicken Breast

Salt & Pepper - to taste

Oil - for frying the chicken

Flour and egg- for dredging

4-5 Large sized Potatoes

Butter

Sour Cream

Milk

1 pack of country gravy (store bought)

1 can corn

Shredded Cheese

Directions: 

Fried Chicken Recipe

1.) Seasoned the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Prepare the dredging station which consist of beaten eggs in one bowl and separate bowl for flour mixture.

2.) Put cooking oil on the pan. Start dredging the chicken into the egg mixture and then onto flour mixture. Set aside.

3.) Fry the chicken for about 8-10 minutes each side or until golden brown and crispy. Keep it warm in the oven.

- NOTE: If you don't like to do all the work of making your own fried chicken. Store bought is lways an option :)

Mashed Potato Recipe

1.) Peeled the Potatoes and cut into big cubes. Put water into a large pan and let it boil. Add the potatoes and let it cooked until the potatoes soften.

2.) Drained the cooked potatoes. Transfer it into a big bowl with butter, milk, and sour cream.

3.) Then mashed the potatoes until smooth and creamy. (My kids love to do this part!:) Set aside

Country Gravy

Simply follow the instructions on the gravy mix. Super easy and quick way to make delicious gravy!

Make sure that the corn is heated up. Chopped the fried chicken into bite pieces... And we are ready for delicious Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl.

When making this Mashed Potato Bowl. I'd like mine to be in specific order, start it off with mashed potato, followed by corn, then chopped chicken, gravy and cheese. This is really worth all the work in the kitchen..and its SO good. A perfect comfort meal for the whole family for sure. That's not ALL. How about double chocolate chunk cookies? Yummo!  I made this Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies to make our family dinner extra special. It soft, chunky, chocolatey, and delicious!

 I hope you have fun reading this delicious Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl recipe. And don't forget to give this recipe a try. Don't be shy to grabbed one delicious cookie :) I'll see you in few days for more fun and delicious blog post. Enjoy the rest of the week. Stay gorgeous as always!:)

xoxox- Melgie

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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Hello Everyone!

Wowza!! 2016-  Oh yes!! first food blog of the year and I'm super excited. Its been like a month since the last time I updated this blog (xencia na) Got super busy celebrating Christmas and New Year with my family and friends. Anyways- I'm glad to be back and I can't wait to share with you this Mexican inspired recipe. I'll promise you! This Chicken Quesadilla recipe, is super easy to make, delicious, and such a crowd pleaser.  I know for sure that this is going to be your family's next favorite meal. Yum! Are you excited? Lets start cooking!:)

Note: You can totally personalized this recipe according to your preference. You can add fresh diced tomatoes , lettuce, sour cream as your toppings. Enjoy!

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe Made Easy

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked chicken

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

1 (14.5 oz) can of Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (drained)

1 package McCormick Southwest Chicken Quesadillas Seasoning Mix

8 flour tortillas (8- inch)

Directions: 

1.) Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl. Mix 1 1/2 cup of cheese, drained diced tomatoes and green chilies, and a package of McCormick Southwest Chicken Quesadillas Seasoning Mix. Mix until well blended.

2.) Place 4 tortillas on large baking sheet. Spread the chicken mixture evenly on each tortillas. Top the remaining tortillas. Then, sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

3.) Bake 6-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly browned. Cut into wedges. Served with your favorite toppings! Enjoy:)

Tips:

 Chicken Quesadillas still an option even if you don't have an oven. Yes! you heard it right. It's called Skillet Quesadillas and I tried it so many times already, and its delicious! All you have to do is prepared the ingredients as directed, using all 2 cups of  shredded cheese in the chicken mixture. Add butter into a large pan. Add the quesadilla; cook 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Served with your favorite toppings! Enjoy

I prefer my Chicken Quesadilla with sour cream and mild taco sauce on top. I don't mind having taco rice on the side, and maybe some chopped lettuce. So good! How about you? What is your favorite Chicken Quesadilla toppings? One thing for sure! this Chicken Quesadilla is surely a crowd pleaser. My family loved them and its super easy to make. A perfect recipe that you could make at home. Yum!

I hope this recipe inspires you to make super easy Chicken Quesadilla this weekend. Don't forget to browse more of your favorite recipes on my blog. I'll see you in few days for more delicious recipes. Have a great day everyone! Don't forget to have fun and smile..:)

xoxox- Melgie

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Grilling: Chicken Barbecue Recipe

 Super Easy Chicken Barbecue Recipe

Hello Everyone!
I'm back again with another delectable chicken barbecue recipe. Yes! this is my second time posting chicken barbecue recipe, as you may all remembered my last blog post HERE. This time around, I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breast. I found this recipe closer to Filipino Chicken Barbecue that I been craving for days now. Huh? Finally! I got a little taste of Pinas right in my kitchen. Yum!
I really intend to chopped the chicken little smaller to copy that Filipino chicken barbecue that I used to and its really good.

Talking about marinade, its really simple and easy- Just mix all the ingredients listed below, marinate the chicken overnight and whoala!! Delectable dinner is waiting for you and your family. This Chicken barbecue is also perfect food for any occasion, couldn't be more perfect for summer grilling season. I'll surely grill more chicken barbecue's very soon!
I'm really excited when it comes to grilling! Can you tell? hehehe! I just love grilled food, the smell, the smoky flavor and the gatherings, which I think is so much fun.
You guys need to have this super easy Chicken Barbecue very soon. Come on! join me as we grill this scrumptious chicken barbecue. Yum!

Ingredients:

6-7 boneless skinless chicken thighs - chopped into bite size pieces

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1 lemon

1 onion- finely chopped

2 clove garlic- finely chopped

1/4 cup sprite or 2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

salt and pepper- to taste

Bamboo skewers

Barbecue Sauce: I mix half ketchup into 1/4 soy sauce and mix them well. You can also used your favorite barbecue sauce if you want. Enjoy!

 Directions:

1.) Prepare all the ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic and the chicken. 

2.) In large container just combine the soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice , salt and pepper. The sprite is optional but it add flavor to the dish I highly recommend to add it to the mixture but if you don't feel comfortable with sprite, a little sugar will do.:)

3.) Combine the chicken,onion, garlic and the marinade sauce. Let it set for couple hours before grilling. I do mine overnight..:)

4.) Turn on the Griddler or Grill. Meantime, skew the chicken into the bamboo skewers until everything is done.

5.) Start grilling the chicken barbeque. Brush little marinade if you have to. It would take couple minutes on each side and.. DONE!

6.) Enjoy the chicken barbeque with your family and friends..:)

( My Dinner Plate)

Dinner is serve right on time with white rice and mix vegetables on the side. I truly enjoy this scrumptious chicken barbecue. It bring me closer to home and its super fun to eat. As you guess, my kids love eating chicken barbecue and been asking to have this for dinner for couple days now. I will definetly making more of this summer.
Do you have a favorite barbecue marinade? or maybe a barbecue sauce? I'd like to know your secret for the best barbecue ever! As food enthusiast, finding new recipe is always feel great. So, feel free to leave some sweet comments below. I hope this recipe inspires you in so many ways, I'll see you in few days for more awesome food recipes. Have a great day everyone! Don't forget to grab some chicken barbecue! wink:)

xoxox- Melgie

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Chicken Chicharon Recipe

Chicken Chicharon Recipe

(Fried Chicken Skin) 

 

Hello Everyone!
I'm so excited to share with you all my very own HOMEMADE Chicken Chicharon- Wohoo! I felt like I accomplished something so big (hahahha) I just get so excited having Chicken Chicharon in front me and it taste just like what I have back home. I'm such a big fan of Chicharon wether its pork,chicken or beef- they are all delicious and addicting.
This snack is such a guilty pleasure because we all know that its not good for us BUT the good news is- it won't hurt you if you only eat Chicharon in moderation. That's basically what I did just enough to satisfy my cravings!(hahaha) And to make the whole experience fun invite your friends to come over and have Chicharon for lunch! or maybe cook Chicharon together and remembering all those fun moments:)
Have I told you that making Chicharon is easy as pie? Oh yeah! easy peasy and it only require 3 ingredients. Hello! that is amazingly good right? So, are you excited to make your very own homemade Chicharon? Come on and don't forget to invite your friends and have FUN cooking!

Ingredients:
Chicken Skin- cut into pieces
Salt n Pepper- to taste
Cooking Oil-

Sauce (Optional)- Adjust the taste according to your preference.
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1 small red onion
1 medium size tomato
Ginger- thinly sliced
- Combine all the ingredients above and serve it along with your very own homemade Chicharon.

Directions:
1.) Put little salt and pepper into the chicken skin. Set aside.
2.) Pour decent amount of oil in medium size pan. (If you do have a deep fryer then that would work too:) Let it heat through maybe about 15-20 minutes medium heat.
3.) Once the oil is hot. Slowly add the chicken skin cutlets. Let it fry until its golden brown and crispy. (Be careful of splashing oil) Check the Chicharon every once in awhile and make sure the every part of the skin is covered with oil.
4.) Once the Chicharon is cooked. Lay them out in paper towel to drain excess oil.
5.) Serve HOT or COLD along with your favorite sauce and rice (wink)
Enjoy your very own homemade Chicharon. Its also perfect for snacks with friends!:)

I promise you! It won't hurt you if you eat Chicharon once in awhile and its DELISH! I can't help myself going back for more..(hahahha) Its addicting, crunchy, and super yummy! Definitely took me back in Pinas. I'm so proud that I finally make my first Chicken Chicharon and I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. I'll see you in few days for more scrumptious recipes and stay gorgeous everyone!

xoxo- Melgie

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Chicken- Stuffed Crescent Rolls Recipe

Chicken- Stuffed Crescent Rolls Recipe

Hello Everyone!
Another scrumptious recipe ideas for dinner tonight! with very few ingredients and super easy step by step tutorial you can totally have this for dinner in no time. Another suggestions that goes along with this rolls are bake potato, steamed corn and some mixed fruits. YUM!. I'm so excited sharing this recipe here on my blog. Why? because it never fail to impress. simply DELICIOUS! Anyway, the recipe idea came from a video that I watched couple days ago from Swagbucks. Actually, I'm impressed how everything taste! I actually make my own chicken filling and it taste so good but you can totally make your filling and your meat choice.. I 'm thinking ground pork or chicken will be good as well on this recipe. I'm planning to make more of this soon, who want to come over? hehehe
The idea here is you can make your own dough which is basically like Empanada dough click HERE for the recipe. So what are we waiting for? Grab your stuff and lets start making this dinner rolls. I hope your excited as I am.. Heheheh Have fun cooking! and enjoy every moment of it..
See below for recipe:)


Chicken Filling Ingredients:
Note:
 -Choose the meat of your choice and taste according to your preference.
 -All the vegetables are uniformly cut into small pieces for easy filling the dough later.

1 Chicken breast- cut into small pieces
1 small potato-
1 medium size carrots
1 Green onion
1 cup chopped cabbage
1/2 cup of corn kernel
Half of pepper
soy sauce, salt and pepper- to taste

Procedure:
1.) Marinate the chicken with little soysauce. In a large pan, put little cooking oil, let the marinated chicken brown. Add the onion, saute until golden brown.
2.) Add all the vegetables and let it simmer until cooked. Let it cool down..:) FILLING is DONE

Crescent Rolls Recipe:)
Notes- You can make the EMPANADA Dough Recipe on this one if you don't have crescent rolls available in your area.
If want to make more than 8 pieces just buy more crescent rolls..:)

Ingredients:
Chicken Filling
Crescent Rolls
Egg wash
Sesame seeds
Baking Pan
Shredded Cheese

Procedures:
Preheat oven 375 and BAKE for 10 minutes until its golden brown.
1.) Open the crescent roll package. Dash your board with flour o avoid the dough from sticking. Put chopped green onions on the top and roll the dough again. Adding green onion to the dough will add more flavor to the dish but you can escape this process if you want to.
2.) Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll the dough into circle. Make sure you dash little flour on the board to make the whole process easier.
3.) Once everything is roll out into circle. Put the chicken filling on each of them. Add cheese of your choice.  Close the dough by brushing egg wash on the side of the dough. See the picture above for preference and below for preference:)

4.) Put the dough into a prepared baking dish. Spray the baking dish or use parchment paper. Brush the dough with remaining egg wash and sprinkles with sesame seeds.
5.) Bake into 375 preheated oven bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown..
6.) Enjoy your freshly baked dinner rolls and share it with your family and friends.

Hope you find this recipe scrumptious. Try it at home with various fillings and let me know what you think. Send me with any questions and suggestions. Till next time everyone! Enjoy the rest of the day. Keep on browsing for your favorite recipes...:)

xoxoxx- Melgie Share the LOVE!:)

Side Dish: Sauteed Asparagus

Sauteed Asparagus with Onion

 Hello everyone! Do you have any big plans this weekends? Any recipes do you want to try? Shopping with friends? Whatever your plans for this week may be, I'm sure its going to be FUN.
So, talking about recipe that you might want to try this week, what about Sauteed Asparagus? Yum! Let me tell you something! This is probably the easiest side dish you can make in very short time and of course it taste divine. One more thing, this side dish is very versatile it can go with anything, best paired with steak, grilled pork chopped and much more. Are you excited? I am! because its not only so good and nutritious it is also very inexpensive this time of year. I buy vegetables that are on season to cut off the prices and make something so simple yet so delicious out of it.
Are you ready for some Sauteed Asparagus? The idea here is that, you can totally rock this dish by making it your version. You can totally add you favorite ingredients like bacon or make a salad out of it. You can also steam asparagus and add butter at the end, even baked asparagus is totally awesome or  you can just simple sautee the asparagus just like what I did.. Super simple! and so fast! How do you like your asparagus cook? I'm curious what what asparagus soup taste like. I should try it next time..(wink) Anyway, can I tell how quick the cooking process is? 5-7 minutes only (That's it!). Just one taste and I'm pretty sure you'll SOLD! that's how scrumptious this dish. Yum! Its kinda strange I just ate but I'm getting hungry right now.( hahaha)
Join me in my kitchen and lets make it together. (High Five) C'mon.:)

Note:

-Adjust the quantity for larger crowd.

-Taste according to you preference

- It is also good grilled and steam. Also you can add some of your favorite ingredients like bacon and make salad out of it.

Ingredients:
1lb.Asparagus- sliced
1/2 medium onion- sliced
2 teaspoon butter
salt and pepper- to taste

Directions:
1.) Wash the asparagus thoroughly, Sliced it according to your preference. I like mine simple chunks
2.) Meanwhile, In large pan put 2 teaspoon butter, add the sliced onion and sautee for couple minutes.
3.) Add the asparagus and let it sautee for like 5 minutes until its cooked crisp. Salt and Pepper to taste. Done!
4.) Serve warm along with your favorite meal. Yum!

Try this dish and let me know what you think. Till next time everyone for another delicious recipe.
xoxoxo- Melgie
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Chicken Barbecue Recipe

Chicken Barbecue Recipe

 Check out my latest addiction " Barbecue" Yup! I'm into grilling lately (indoor grilling) It just a nice way to used my  Cuisinart GR-4N Griddler - Christmas gift from my sister in-law on Christmas. What makes it awesome? Its non-stick, very easy to store and dishwasher safe, Yay! easy clean-up and you can totally cook almost everything! So, that barbecue craving during winter season is not a question anymore using this Griddler super loved it:) Anyways, who loves chicken barbeque??? Any kind of barbeque?? I got a very simple recipe marinade to make the barbeque extra special.. YUM! I'm like drooling while making this post ( hahahah) I'm big fan of any kind of barbecue.

Today, why not try this super easy peasy chicken barbecue. It might be your next favorite dish. The ingredients for marinade is super easy and I'm sure its already in your pantry. Just combine everything and we are on our way to a perfect barbeque... Yay! I've tried this marinade and been using same ingredients ever since, I can't remember who told me about adding the sprite into the marinade but it really does make the difference. Don't worry it is optional and you can totally just add little sugar depend on your taste preference. 

Do you have a good barbeque marinade? or something you add to your marinade. Please share! I love to explore and experience different flavor and I might try it sometimes. I forgot to mention, Mama Sita's marinade is also really good by the way if you haven't tried them, give it a try..:) My favorite is the Mama Sita's Barbeque marinade.. YUM! or you can simply have my recipe...:) C'mon lets start grilling some chicken barbeque..:)

Note: Use your favorite choice of meat and adjust the taste according to your preference.

Ingredients:

4 Chicken Breast - chopped into bite size pieces

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1 lemon

1 onion- finely chopped

2 clove garlic- finely chopped

1/4 cup sprite or 2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

salt and pepper- to taste

Bamboo skewers

Directions:

1.) Prepare all the ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic and the chicken. 

2.) In large container just combine the soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice , salt and pepper. The sprite is optional but it add flavor to the dish I highly recommend to add it to the mixture but if you don't feel comfortable with sprite, a little sugar will do.:)

3.) Combine the chicken,onion, garlic and the marinade sauce. Let it set for couple hours before grilling. I do mine overnight..:)

4.) Turn on the Griddler or Grill. Meantime, skew the chicken into the bamboo skewers until everything is done.

5.) Start grilling the chicken barbeque. Brush little marinade if you have to. It would take couple minutes on each side and.. DONE!

6.) Enjoy the chicken barbeque with your family and friends..:)

See you in few days for some great recipes and if you have any good recipe that you want me to try. Just leave me a comment..:) Have great week everyone!:)

xoxoxox

Melgie

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Season's Greetings

Merry Christmas Everyone!

HO!HO!HO! Merry Christmas Everyone! I'm finally done wrapping all the presents. It took me awhile to wrapped everything but It was fun! Are you guys excited? Aside from wrapping gifts Christmas is also time to spent quality time with family and friends. When we talk about Christmas its gonna be gifts and food. So, to give you some ideas on what to make for Christmas. I'm gonna list some of my favorite recipes below. Check them out!

Lechon Manok

Lumpia Shanghai

Mango Float

Macaroni Salad

Beef Kaldereta

Those are my MUST HAVE on Christmas dinner..wink:) What is your favorite holiday dishes? Please share your thoughts. I would love to know.:)

 

To my family, friends and especially to all the lovely readers of The Sweet Cuisinera. I personally sending you a very Sweet Merry Christmas Greetings! Hope you have fun spending time with your family and friends this holiday season...Lets enjoy together the spirit of sharing love and blessing this holiday season. See you in few days! Merry Christmas Everybody:)

xoxoxox Melgie

Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Crispy fried chicken is a standard dish in the Cantonese cuisine of southern China and Hong Kong.^[1] The chicken is fried in such a way that the skin is extremely crunchy, but the white meat is relatively soft.
source: ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crispy_fried_chicken )

 I grew up eating fried chicken, this is one of my favorite food! It always makes me excited maybe because I don't ate it as often when I was little kid. I missed those days!!! I missed the chicken served at Jollibee-- popular fast food chain in the Philippines and some places here in the US. So, when cravings strike I decided to make my own version. How hard could it be to fry chicken? It's not that hard at all especially if your using deep fryer it makes the whole cooking process 10x faster, No deep fryer? worry no more a big pot and oil still as god as deep fryer. So, I was watching this cooking show (Food-network) and I found out that cornstarch is the key ingredients to make the fried chicken extra crispy.. Yay! you heard it right, I did tried it and it always work... This is like so perfect if your also missing the cripsy chicken served at Jollibee.. My kiddies loved them..!This is also perfect for like birthday party, family gathering and potluck party. C'mon try it at home. Below is the recipe:)
Hang out on my kitchen...:)

 Ingredients:

Chicken- I used (4) bone-in chicken breast

1 Cup Flour

1/4 Cup cornstarch

1 egg

1 Lemon

Salt and Pepper- to taste

Seasoning of your choice- optional

Chicken Gravy for sauce- optional

Oil - for frying

Directions:

1.) Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper and lemon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

2.) In large pan, heat 2 cups of oil or enough to cover the chicken when your frying. In this recipe I used deep fryer:)

4.) Meanwhile, In large bowl combine the flour, cornstarch and salt and pepper. In medium size bowl beat the egg and set aside;

5.)Take the marinated chicken one at a time, soak in egg mixture then in the flour mixture, make sure that you covered the whole part of the chicken the shake the chicken for some excess flour. Do it again until everything is done and ready for frying.

6.) Fry the chicken until golden brown 8-10 minutes for white meat and 13-15 minutes for dark meat.

7.) Serve hot with chicken gravy and rice. Enjoy!

Notes:

- You can used combination of dark meat and white meat for this recipe.

-  The bigger the meat; the longer the cooking process, make sure that the chicken is cook properly before eating.

- Taste according to your preference and used your favorite seasoning.

Chicken Empanada Recipe

Chicken Empanada Recipe

Little introduction what Empanada all about.
 Empanadas are made by folding dough or bread around stuffing, which usually consists of a variety of meat, cheese, huitlacoche, vegetables or fruits, among others.

 Filipino empanadas usually contain ground beef, pork or chicken, potatoes, chopped onions, and raisins (somewhat similar to the Cuban picadillo) in a somewhat sweet, wheat flour bread. There are two kinds available: the baked sort and the flaky fried type. ( source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empanada )

I never made Chicken Empanada before, I just felt that its so hard to make and the process takes forever! but I love this dish!. So, when my friend Cherry came over one time, we decided to make this all time favorite filipino empanada. Guess what? It's easier than I thought.. ( hahaha) I have no idea that the process is just as simple as eating this empanada.( wink)
Chicken Empanada is just perfect meal itself, you have this crunchy bite, flaky, sweet, meaty. All yummy goodness explosion in your mouth at once, and that's the reason why I love chicken empanada.C'mon let start cooking..:)

The Dough

3 cups all purpose flour

1 stick or 1/2 cup cold butter

4 teaspoon sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup water

1/2 tsp. baking soda

Directions:
1.) In large bowl combine the flour, butter, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Mix until well combine;
Note: Make sure the butter is incorporated on the dry mixture.
2.) Add the water, mix well and knead the dough in clean surface. 
3.) Let it stand for 10 minutes, divide the dough into 18 little balls. Set aside;

The Filling Mixture

Note:Frozen or fresh peas in MUST on making empanada. It just happen I don't have it the time I made my empanada..:)
- Cut your chicken and vegetables into small cubed.

Ingredients:
1 chicken breast
1 medium size potato
1 big carrot
1/2 cup peas ( I don't have it on hand )
1/4 cup raisin
Oil
Onion
Salt and Pepper- to taste

Directions:
1.) Put oil in large pan sauteed the onion until translucent.  Add the chicken cooked until golden brown.
2.) Add the vegetables, raisin and salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 10 minutes or until everything is cooked.
3.) Let the filling mixture cool completely. 
NOTE: Adjust the seasoning and taste to your preference and liking.:)

The making of Chicken Empanada

* Now that, we have the dough and the mixture filing. Let start making the Chicken Empanada.
1.) Preheat the oven at 350 degrees.

1.) Using rolling pin, roll the dough onto clean surface until form a circle. Do it until everything is DONE. Next,  Fill each rolled dough with the filling mixture about 1 spoonful.

2.) Fold the dough in half, and then seal the dough by pinching and folding the edges on the Empanada. Just like the photo above.:) 

3.) Put the Empanada into greased baking pan, brush the top with egg white mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

4.) Cool completely before eating. Enjoy and Share with your friends and family.

Chicken Afritada Recipe

Chicken Afritada Recipe

( Mj's recipe)

 Chicken Afritada is just basically stew with tomato based sauce. It's kinda look same with Pork Menudo   but differ on taste. It is also very popular to most Carinderia's in the Philippines. I remembered my college days, eating at Carinderia's with my friends during lunch time. It was FUN! and chicken afritada is always on the menu. It's the bright red/orange color that make it so inviting to eat and the smell is irresistible.
So, Last week, I brought some cassava cake  to my friends house for our lunch get together. Rachel, made some delicious hot spicy chicken with beans, I forgot the name of the dish ( hahah) Rose, made some pork adobo and Mj brought some chicken afritada, its very yummy! So, this dish today was inspired by my friend MJ. It's her version of chicken afritada and to tell you its very easy to make at home.. This is also perfect for potluck party, family gatherings or simply just for family dinner..:)
C'mon let's start cooking and be inspired with this Chicken Afritada Recipe:)

NOTE:  Add some of your favorite ingredients like bay leaves and bell pepper, etc.:)

Ingredients:

1 /2 lbs. chicken tenderloins cut into cubes- ( used what whatever you have in hand )

1 large potato

1 medium carrots

1/2 cup sweet peas

2 clove garlic finely chopped

1 small onion chopped

1 cup tomato sauce

Oil

Salt n Pepper- to taste

 Directions:

1.) Put oil in large pan, add the chicken let it cooked until golden brown.
2.) Add the onion and garlic,sauteed until translucent.
3.) Put the tomato sauce, little water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4.) Add the potato and carrots. Let it simmer until everything cooked.
5.) Salt and Pepper to taste, throw the peas and let it stand for 5 minutes.
6.) Serve it HOT with rice. ENJOY!

Happy Weekend Everyone!:)

Lechon Manok Recipe

Lechon Manok Recipe / Rotisserie Chicken

(My version of Lechon Manok Recipe )

I love Lechon Manok! This is one of my favorite dish growing up. It's very popular in the Philippines on birthday's, fiesta and all  kinds of special occasion, you can get lechon anywhere now. The last time I visited the country October 2012, I was blown away of how many "lechonan" is all over the place. We had the " chooks to go " cause its the one close to the place were we stayed and my family loved it. Its very delicious and the price is very affordable, We always had it for lunch. Every time I asked my family what's for lunch they're screaming "chooks to go" even hubby. ( hahaha) after 3 consecutive days eating I think we had enough and decided to eat something else. Aside from exploring all the Filipino food Cebu has to offer, We also enjoying checking some beaches around the area. It was one of the best vacation so far, the fun part is I'm with my family and its priceless.
So, the last couple days I've been craving for lechon and I wanna go back to those lovely times I had with my family eating lechon almost everyday, So, that's why I made this scrumptious chicken. It's pretty close to the Lechon I used to have, the only difference maybe is the way how it cooked but I won't change a thing. It's crunchy and so tender inside, very delicious. I made a very simple sauce that goes along with it just soy sauce, little vinegar, onion and hot peppers. Hubby and kids loved it! and so do I. I'll be making this maybe once a month for sure..:)

Ingredients:

Whole Chicken

 Garlic- minced

Onion- chopped

Lemon juice

Salt & Pepper

Sprite- half a can

Vinegar

Green onion

 Directions:

1.) Marinate the chicken ahead of time (24-48 hours) for best result.

2.) When your ready to cook the chicken, Preheat the oven to 375 degree. Stuff all the vegetables inside the chicken to add more flavor.

 

3.)Put in on the oven for 1 hour, bast the remaining liquid into the chicken and put it back for another 30 minutes until its golden brown.

4.) I add some chopped vegetables along the side for our side dish.( hubby's favorite )

5.) This is the finish product after roasting  for 1 1/2 hours. Serve it with rice and soy sauce with little vinegar. Perfect family dinner.

Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken Stir Fry 

 My inspiration behind the making of Chicken Stir Fry is my craving for chinese take out dinner. They're very easy, fast and delicious! I just add all my favorite vegetables and make the sauce that fits on my family's taste buds. I was surprised how yummy it is, I would say it's pretty close to chinese take out I've been craving for two days..hahaha! My family loved it, perfect pair for steamy hot white rice.. Whoala! dinner in no time!!.
 I'll show you how easy to make chicken stir fry:)
 

Ingredients:
Chicken- cut into thin stips
Cabbage 
Carrots
Onion
Cooking oil
Sauce:
3 tablespoon cornstarch,
soy sauce, sugar, orange juice and water.
Tips: Taste the sauce as you go depend on how you like it, I like mine little sweet so I add little sugar.

Directions:
1)   Heat oil in skillet until hot, add the chicken and saute until golden brown.
2.) Add the vegetables, let it simmer for 5-10 minutes depending how you like your vegetables cook.
3.) Stir in sauce mixture until its thicken. Let it set for couple minutes. 
4.) Serve it with rice.

Finish Product