Tag: fresh cilantro

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Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks With Tropical Fruit Salad

You’ll find everything but the tiki torch in this updated retro classic. Give the drumsticks a head start on a hot grill pan; then lower the heat so the glaze won’t burn. Ingredients 1/4 cup pineapple juice 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch Cooking spray 8 chicken drumsticks, […]

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Saucy Chorizo and Egg Skillet

This is a Tex-Mex spin on eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce (Italian eggs in purgatory or Israeli shakshuka), which gets its heat from the cooked chorizo and ground red pepper. Ingredients 4 (1 1/4-ounce) slices whole-grain country bread Cooking spray 3 garlic cloves, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 1 […]

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Chicken Kebabs with Cucumber Noodles

Marinated in a little honey, ginger, soy sauce, and peanut oil, Asian-inspired Chicken Kebabs with Cucumber Noodles are paired with cucumber noodles to create an easy weeknight dinner. Ingredients 7 ounces uncooked soba noodles 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey, divided 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup thinly sliced […]

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Pineapple Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

A sweet-tangy-spicy glaze of Asian pantry staples caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. To complete the meal, serve with jasmine rice tossed with sliced green onions and lime rind strips. Ingredients 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1 teaspoon […]

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Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers with Blueberry-Balsamic Salsa

Blueberries are the standout ingredient for the sweet and sour sauce that accompanies these grilled kebabs. We used cilantro, basil, and parsley, but you can omit the cilantro. You can also serve this salsa on small toasts spread with creamy Camembert or tangy goat cheese. Ingredients 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley […]

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Peppered Honey Tempeh and Cauliflower Crumbles

This delightfully sweet and spicy mixture of honey and black pepper brighten up the earthy flavors of cauliflower and tempeh in this plant-powered dish. High in blood pressure balancing potassium and Vitamin C, cauliflower is a great low-carb choice for bulking up vegetarian dinners. Tempeh is less processed than its soybean cousin, tofu; look for […]

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Spice-Roasted Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower

Moroccan spices usually blend the earthy (cumin) with the warm and fragrant (coriander and allspice). Salmon and cauliflower embrace these spices well. We start the cauliflower at a higher oven temperature to achieve better browning, then reduce the heat so the salmon cooks evenly and stays juicy. You could also sear the salmon on the […]

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Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut-Curry Sauce

Tilapias’s mild flavor allows the bold flavors of the coconut and curry to shine. Serve this dish with rice, which will absorb the brothy sauce. Ingredients 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped green onions 1 […]

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Miso Chicken

If you can’t find miso, substitute 2 teaspoons anchovy paste and 1 teaspoon tahini instead. With miso, the darker the color, the more pronounced the salty flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso 1 1/2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek) […]

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Marinating: Hawaiian Chicken

Take a mental vacation to Hawaii as you enjoy this grilled chicken marinated in a mixture of pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce and ginger. Store-bought marinades are certainly convenient, but they’re often loaded with sodium. Some have more than 900 milligrams of sodium in just two tablespoons. Smart cooks know that homemade marinades are the […]