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Monday, February 13, 2012
Dinner for Two - Your monthly email from Chicken Farmers of Canada
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It’s February and we all know what that means... Valentine’s Day! Rather than stressing about what to get or where to go, why not surprise that special someone with a romantic home-made dinner? We’ve featured some delicious “Dinner for Two” recipes this month that will not only impress, but are also simple and easy to make without costing a fortune. And don’t forget to check out the New This Month section to find out all the latest from Chicken.ca!
This recipe serves 4, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a romantic dinner for two! Combining cilantro with lemon, garlic, rosemary and thyme makes for an unexpected twist on an otherwise classic dish. Bonus - you can enjoy the leftovers for lunch the next day!
Ingredients
BUTTERFLIED HERB & LEMON GRILLED CHICKEN
1 whole garlic bulb
1 tbsp olive oil
4lb whole chicken - butterflied
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup fresh rosemary
1/2 cup fresh thyme
sliced lemon for garnish
parsley for garnish
HERB & LEMON SAUCE
3/4 cups olive oil
1/3 cup parsley
1/3 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped chives
zest of one lemon
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Preparation
Heat grill on high. Cut the top off the garlic bulb (not the root end). Place the garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and close foil around garlic to seal. Place on grill. Close cover of grill and cook for about 20-25 minutes. Remove from grill and allow to cool until able to handle. Squeeze garlic cloves out of bulb into bowl of a processor.
To garlic, add all ingredients for herb and lemon sauce. Process until smooth and reserve.
Place rosemary and thyme under chicken skin. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken, skin side down on grill. Grill for 5 minutes then turn. Close grill, reduce heat to medium, and continue to grill for 25-30 minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
Remove from grill and place chicken on a cutting board. Allow chicken to rest for 15 minutes. Place on serving dish and drizzle generously with herb and lemon sauce. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs. Serve.
Dinner for two has never been so easy. Using a St. Andre cheese sauce, this decadent yet simple recipe won’t break the bank.
Chicken Pasta with Whisky Cream Sauce Pasta with punch! Whip up this creamy recipe for 2 in just 30 minutes for a delicious meal that’s sure to impress.
February isn’t just about hearts for your Valentine, it’s also about taking care of your heart. This month is National Heart Disease Awareness Month and Chicken.ca invites you to learn the facts about heart disease. For instance, did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in Canada? Check out this post on Chicken.ca and find out the steps you can take to prevent heart disease.
After much consumer demand, we’re pleased to announce the launch of our new Health Portal. This is a one-stop shop for everything you wanted to know about health and nutrition information related to chicken. The Health Portal includes articles on nutrition, resources for health care professionals and even a handy new comparison tool that allows you to compare the nutritional values of chicken with various cuts of meat. We’ll be adding a lot more info over the coming months, and we’d love to hear what you think. What would you like to see on chicken.ca/health? Email us your requests at cfc@chicken.ca.
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