This air-fryer riff on the Chinese takeout classic saves the day with nearly half the saturated fat of restaurant versions and loads less clean-up than deep frying at home. Air fryer sizes vary (hence the cook time’s wide range); if you have a smaller air fryer, commit to cooking in batches so that there’s plenty […]
A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Ingredients Chicken: 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Salsa: 1 […]
Sweet chili sauce is not too sweet, spicy, or salty–great for an instant glaze on the shrimp, in marinades, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or chicken kebabs. Find it in the international aisle of most supermarkets. If you can’t find it, sub regular chili sauce (such as Heinz), or skip the sauce […]
When making a stir-fry, the actual cooking takes practically zero time, so make sure you have everything prepped before you start. Use two packages of precooked quinoa to get the amount needed for this recipe. Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, is the author of the new cookbook, Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes […]
This easy chicken parmesan recipe calls for just 5 ingredients, including black pepper, and 20 minutes from prep to table. Ingredients 2 12-ounce packages low-fat baked breaded chicken-breast tenderloins or cutlets 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 1/2 cups jarred marinara sauce 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Freshly ground black pepper Nutritional Information How to Make […]
You can substitute pinto beans for black beans if you wish. Remember to pick through the bag of dried beans for little pebbles or shriveled beans before dumping them in the slow cooker. The Mango-Avocado Salsa is also a tasty topping for grilled chicken or fish, or serve it with pita or tortilla chips. We […]
Great for pho beginners, this recipe is also terrific for cooks in a hurry,” writes Andrea Nguyen. “Keys to this streamlined approach include toasting spices and lightly searing ginger and green onion, which help to extract flavor fast. Poaching the chicken in the broth adds savory depth.” (The broth is a lower-sodium adaptation of Nguyen’s original. […]
These no-cook lettuce wraps are impressive enough for a party but easy enough to pull off on the busiest weeknight. The chicken salad, which is livened up with a touch of jalapeño, lime zest, and honey, earned rave reviews in the Test Kitchen. Assemble the wraps and serve them family-style on a large platter, or […]
Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter 2 sage sprigs 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons lemon juice Fresh sage leaves (optional) How to Make It Step 1 Place each breast half between […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, divided 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 4 (10-oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 lb.) 3 large shallots, peeled and quartered 1/2 acorn squash, seeded and cut crosswise into slices 8 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (about 2 […]