Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with our delectable Chicken with Ginger Cilantro Pesto recipe. This dish bursts with vibrant flavors, combining the freshness of cilantro, the warmth of ginger, and a hint of zesty lime. Marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, the chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender and succulent main course. Accompanying the chicken is a refreshing cucumber salad, adding a crisp and cooling element to balance the richness of the chicken.
For a delightful vegetarian alternative, try our flavorful Tofu with Ginger Cilantro Pesto. This recipe swaps out the chicken for firm tofu, which absorbs the marinade's delectable flavors and grills beautifully. Enjoy the same vibrant combination of ginger, cilantro, and lime, now complemented by the tofu's delicate texture.
Transport yourself to Thailand with our authentic Pad See Ew recipe. This popular noodle dish features wide rice noodles stir-fried with a savory sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sweet tamarind sauce. The addition of fresh vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers, adds a colorful crunch to the dish.
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Vietnamese Chicken Pho, a classic noodle soup brimming with aromatic broth, tender chicken, and rice noodles. The rich broth is infused with a symphony of flavors from ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a soul-satisfying experience. Garnish your pho with fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, and bean sprouts for an extra layer of freshness and texture.
Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of recipes, each offering a unique taste of Southeast Asian cuisine. From the vibrant flavors of Chicken with Ginger Cilantro Pesto to the comforting warmth of Vietnamese Chicken Pho, these dishes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia.
CHICKEN ROASTED WITH GINGER AND CILANTRO
There is something about the combination of fresh ginger and cilantro that tastes very Indian, very Delhi, to me, very much like home. In India, where few people have ovens, the chicken is browned first with the spices in a pan and then cooked on top of the stove over a low flame. I have, over the years, mastered making it in the oven, only because it requires much less effort and the results are exactly the same. This chicken may be served hot, with rice or breads (pita bread would be fine too), a green vegetable, and black beans served on the side, but it is also excellent when cold and perfect for picnics.
Provided by Madhur Jaffrey
Categories Chicken Ginger Bake Picnic Cilantro Roast Dinner Yogurt Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Serves 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Lay the chicken pieces in a single layer in a lasagna-type baking dish. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, cayenne, and garam masala evenly on both sides and pat in. Now rub the ginger, yogurt, and cilantro all over the pieces. Make sure that the chicken pieces end up skin-side down. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake 25 minutes. Turn the chicken pieces over. Continue to bake, basting with the pan juices every 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the top has browned, another 35 minutes.
GINGER-SCALLION CHICKEN
In this easy chicken stir-fry, adapted from Lan Hing Riggin, a home cook from Virginia who grew up cooking with her family in Hong Kong, slivers of ginger and scallions turn golden, adding their sweetness and pungency to the oil. A dash of soy sauce provides saltiness and depth, while a full cup of cilantro leaves, used as garnish, makes the dish a bit lighter and fresher. Fire seekers can add a sliced chile or two along with the ginger.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, weeknight, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the scallions in quarters lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. You should end up with thin blades of scallions. Separate out the dark green tops from the pale green and white parts. (You don't have to be very thorough; some mixing of colors is fine.)
- Heat oil in a wok or 12-inch skillet over very high heat. When it's shimmering but not smoking, stir in chicken and salt. Cook, stirring almost constantly, until chicken is barely cooked and no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken onto a serving plate, leaving the oil in the pan. Immediately scatter cilantro and scallion greens (not whites) over hot chicken.
- Return wok to medium-high heat. Make sure there are at least 2 tablespoons oil in the wok. If not, add more oil. Stir in ginger and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in scallion whites, soy sauce and sugar, and cook for another 30 seconds (if using a skillet, remove from heat). Immediately spoon the contents of the pan evenly over chicken and herbs. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 852 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
PAN-SEARED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO PESTO
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the hot pan and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, place the pine nuts in a small dry skillet and set over medium heat. Toast the nuts until golden brown, about 3 minutes, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Transfer the pine nuts to a blender or food processor and add cilantro, sour cream, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth, adding water, as necessary, to create a thick paste. Serve the chicken with the pesto spooned over the top.
GARLIC-GINGER CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CILANTRO AND MINT
This chicken, which is the brainchild of my aunt Sonia, is legendary among our cousins. Until recently, though, no one knew what, exactly, went into it. Whenever my aunt would make it on a family vacation, she'd disappear for a half-hour and reemerge with a Ziploc bag filled with the marinade and the chicken breasts. No one (not even her only daughter, Isha) was allowed to know the contents. The marinating chicken would smell so good, I'd legitimately have thoughts about eating it raw, carpaccio-style (which is disgusting, I know!). Well, folks, I am here to tell you that, after much negotiation, I have finally pried that chicken recipe out of Sonia's hands. Both the marinade and the cooking method (low and sort of slow) feel ingenious to me, and the payoff is huge: Charred, spicy, slightly funky, juicy chicken that is equally wonderful by itself or rolled up in a roti, taco-style, and served with various salads and chutneys.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the marinade: Add the garlic, ginger, mint, cilantro, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons oil to a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and massage to combine the ingredients into a paste. Add the coriander, turmeric, amchur (if using), red chile powder and salt, and seal the bag. Shake or massage to combine.
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and seal the bag tightly. Use your hands to gently massage the marinade onto the chicken breasts until each breast is coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Warm a large lidded skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is quite hot, add the oil, swirling the pan to coat the entire surface. Reduce the heat to medium, remove the chicken from the marinade and shake gently to remove any excess marinade. Add it to the pan. Working in batches if necessary, cook the breasts, undisturbed, until lightly golden underneath, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip them and cook until lightly golden on the second side, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook the chicken for 10 minutes (no peeking!). Turn off the heat (if you have an electric stove, take the pan off the heat) and let the chicken sit, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the breasts. Don't lift the lid, or you'll release the hot steam that finishes cooking the chicken.
- Check to make sure the breasts are cooked through: There shouldn't be any pink in the middle. If you have a meat thermometer, the chicken should register at least 165 degrees. Place the chicken on a cutting board, and slice each breast into strips. Garnish with mint and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN WITH GINGER PESTO
This is my version of a Chinese classic, Cold Ginger Chicken. I like to serve this with steamed jasmine rice and Japanese-style marinated cucumbers. It makes for a pretty presentation when sliced on bias and served with the bright green, fresh sauce drizzled all over it.
Provided by Kelly Joy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the white wine into a saucepan of lightly salted water, and place the chicken breasts into the pan. Bring the pan to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer the chicken until cooked through and white, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let the chicken cool in the broth. Remove from the broth, and set the chicken aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and stir in the ginger, garlic, salt, and sugar. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is browned and soft, and the oil is flavored, about 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the white parts of the onions are soft.
- Slice the poached chicken breasts on the bias into slices about 1 inch wide, and arrange attractively on a plate. Spoon the green onion mixture over the chicken breasts, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 925.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CHICKEN WITH GINGER-CILANTRO PESTO
Categories Chicken Ginger Sauté Low Carb Wheat/Gluten-Free Macadamia Nut Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until nuts are finely chopped. Add 6 tablespoons oil and process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Top each with some pesto and serve.
CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH GINGER
This recipe comes from the little info card packed with the cilantro. It calls for skin on chicken legs, but you do what you use what you want. It is baked one and a half hours in the oven.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 portions, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, cilantro and jalapeno in a small bowl.
- Place chicken legs in a single layer in a baking dish; pour mixture over chicken and turn to coat.
- Place garlic cloves between the chicken in the baking dish; add 1/4 cup water and cover with aluminum foil.
- Cook in oven for 1.5 hours; remove foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking to crisp the skin.
- The garlic should have roasted and can be squeezed over the chicken if desired.
CILANTRO PESTO CHICKEN TENDERS
Very good marinade for chicken! The chicken itself comes out very moist and full of flavor. Definitely one to try. Taken from Weber's Real Grilling.
Provided by tinebean21
Categories Chicken
Time 2h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, finely chop the walnuts and garlic.
- Add cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper and process until finely chopped.
- With processor running, slowly add the oil to create a smoothe puree.
- Place chicken in large, resealable bag plastic bag, add the marinade and seal tightly.
- Make sure marinade is evenly distributed on all the chicken tenders.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Remove chicken from bag and thread on skewers.
- Grill over direct high heat for about 6 to 8 mins, turning over once.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible. This will ensure the best flavor and nutritional value in your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: After cooking the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices in your pesto. This will give your dish a unique and flavorful twist.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
This recipe for chicken with ginger cilantro pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the pesto is bursting with flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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