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30-Minute Butter Chicken in 5 Easy Steps

Updated on May 23, 2025October 20, 2024 Leave a Comment on 30-Minute Butter Chicken in 5 Easy Steps
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My favorite Japanese side dish: Karaage (Japanese My favorite Japanese side dish: Karaage (Japanese fried chicken bites) 🍗

----- Ingredients -----
Chicken & Marinade
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons (8g) mirin
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1-inch knob ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Dredge & Frying Oil
• 1 cup potato starch
• 2 quarts vegetable oil

Negishio Topping & Garnish
• 1 green onion 
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Pinch of salt
• 1-2 lemon wedges

Sriracha Mayo Sauce
• 5 tablespoons Japanese mayo (I used Kewpie brand)
• 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper

-------------------------------My favorite Japanese side dish: Karaage (Japanese fried chicken bites) 🍗

----- Ingredients -----
Chicken & Marinade
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons mirin
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1-inch knob ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Dredge & Frying Oil
• 1 cup potato starch
• 2 quarts neutral oil

Negishio Topping & Garnish
• 1 green onion 
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Pinch of salt
• 2 lemon wedges

Sriracha Mayo Sauce
• 6 tablespoons Kewpie mayo
• 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper

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My dim sum style pork dumplings with a chili oil s My dim sum style pork dumplings with a chili oil sauce🥟🥢
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Pork Dumplings
○ 1 pack of wonton wrappers
○ 1 lb ground pork
○ 1 tbsp sesame oil
○ 2 tbsp soy sauce
○ 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
○ 2 tsp grated ginger
○ 3 cloves garlic, minced
○ 1 tsp sugar
○ 1/2 tsp salt
○ 1/2 tsp white pepper
○ 3 green onions, chopped
○ 1 egg yolk
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Chili Oil Sauce
○ 1/2 tbsp cracked Szechuan peppercorns
○ 1/2 tsp chili powder
○ 1 green onion, chopped
○ 3 cloves garlic, minced
○ 2 tbsp soy sauce
○ 1 tbsp black vinegar
○ 2 tbsp hot neutral oil
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#dumplings #porkdumplings #chilioil #chilisauce #dimsum #dumpling #chinesefood #chinese #dinner #lunch #breakfast #snack #snacks #smalldish #dumplingrecipe #dunplingdish #easymeals #easyrecipes #easydinner #fastdinner #fastmeals #quickmeals #recipes #food #cooking #homecooking #mealprep #easymealprep #betterthanarestaurant #joshcizekcooks
The perfect snack: Salsa de Guacamole 🥑 . . . - The perfect snack: Salsa de Guacamole 🥑
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---------- INGREDIENTS ----------
● 1/3 cup neutral oil
● Juice of 1/4 lime
● 1/2 tsp salt
● 1 bunch of cilantro
● 1 small ripe avocado
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Vegetables for Broiling:
● 8 tomatillos
● 2 jalapeño peppers
● 1 poblano pepper
● 2 cloves garlic
● 1/4 onion, layers peeled apart
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#chips #salsadeguacamole #salsa #guacamolesalsa #guacamole #mexican #mexicanfood #texmex #texmexfood #snack #sidedish #chipsanddip #verdesalsa #salsaverde #easyrecipes #easydnack #fastdnack #fastmeals #quickmeals #recipes #food #cooking #homecooking #mealprep #easymealprep #partymeals #partydishes #betterthanarestaurant #joshcizekcooks
Okay I was wrong. Maybe penne alla vodka is my fav Okay I was wrong. Maybe penne alla vodka is my favorite pasta dish now... Learn how to make this creamy goodness for yourself! 🍝 

----- Ingredients -----
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 12 oz tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tap black pepper
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups parmigiano reggiano
• 3 basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp fresh oregano, finely diced
• 1/4 cup pasta water 

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Let's make my favorite pasta carbonara. It's so cr Let's make my favorite pasta carbonara. It's so creamy, salty, and easy to do you'll want to make it yourself 🍝 

----- Ingredients -----
Pasta Carbonara:
• 8 oz thick-cut guanciale, cut into small cubes
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 2/3 cup parmigiano reggiano, finely grated
• 1/3 cup pecorino romano, finely grated
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 2/3 cup reserved pasta water 

Garnish:
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Parmigiano reggiano, finely grated 

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Flavorful, mouthwatering Curry Butter Chicken that Flavorful, mouthwatering Curry Butter Chicken that makes a perfect, easy weeknight meal.

----- Ingredients -----
Rice:
•1 cup water
•1 cup basmati rice

Butter chicken:
•1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1" pieces
•3/4 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
•2.5 tsp chili powder
•1 tsp turmeric
•2 tsp lemon juice
•1 tsp cumin
•1 tsp garam masala
•2 tsp salt
•2-inch knob of ginger, grated

Curry sauce:
•1 white onion, diced
•5 cloves garlic, minced
•1 tsp garam masala
•1 tsp chili powder
•1/2 tsp turmeric
•1/2 tsp fenugreek powder
•1 tbsp sugar
•2 tbsp ghee
•1-inch knob of ginger, grated
•1 tsp salt
•14oz crushed tomatoes
•3/4 cup heavy cream
•2 tbsp unsalted butter

Garnish:
• Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

#curry #currychicken #butterchicken #indianfood #indiancuisine #easymeals #fastmeals #food #recipe #fastrecipes #easyrecipes #quickmeals #currybutterchicken #indian #flavorful #mouthwatering #mealprep #easymealprep #cooking #recipes #homecooking #betterthanarestaurant #joshcizekcooks
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