Best 2 Chicken Half Moons Recipes

CHICKEN HALF MOONS

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This yummy homemade stuffed pasta can be served a la carte or with a sauce. It makes an excellent meal or side dish.

Provided by OPABINIA

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1 onion, chopped
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 cup water
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Lightly grease a large skillet and cook chicken until no longer pink; remove and reserve.
In a food processor, add onion to puree, then add cheese to puree. Add chicken and puree a final time.
In a large bowl, add flour and make a well in the center. Add eggs and mix well; add water and adjust with flour and water as needed. Dough should be elastic, but not sticky.
In a small bowl, beat 1 egg and add one tablespoon of water. On a floured surface, roll out dough until it is 1/4 inch thick or almost paper thin. Cut out 2 inch circles and brush with egg and water mixture. Place 1 teaspoon of stuffing in the middle of the circle and fold over. Seal the half moon by crimping the edge.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add half moons and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until al dente; drain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.1 calories, Carbohydrate 83.7 g, Cholesterol 293.9 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 259.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ROASTED HALF CHICKEN

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Roasted half chicken recipe, crispy skin, and juicy, tender meat. What would you ask more from a simple chicken?

Provided by Adina

Categories Poultry

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 chicken halves (weighing between 1-1.2 kg/ 2.2-2.6 lbs each)
2 tablespoons olive oil (Note)
1 ½ teaspoon sweet paprika (or 2 teaspoons if using only sweet paprika)
¼ teaspoon hot paprika
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional (either hot or sweet, to taste))
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
some black pepper

Steps:

Prepare the chicken: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. If you need to cut a whole chicken in half, see the instructions in the blog post.
In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix the olive oil and all the spices. Add a little more oil, if necessary, to obtain a mixture that is easy to brush.
Season: Place the chicken halves on the baking tray skin-side down. Brush the chicken generously with the spice mixture. Flip the halves and brush the skin all over, including under the wings and under the legs. Arrange them on the tray, making sure that they don't touch each other.
Roast for 35-40 minutes and check if the chicken is cooked through. It should be golden brown and crispy, and the inner temperature should be 74 C/ 165 F. You can also check by piercing the chicken in the thickest part of the thigh with a toothpick; the juices should run clear.
Crisp: For extra color and crispiness, you can turn on the grill function of your oven for the last 1-2 minutes of the cooking time. In this case, keep a close watch; you don't want the skin to scorch.
Rest for about 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the chicken, Calories 423 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g

Tips:

Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe.
Slice the chicken breasts or thighs into thin strips.
For a crispy coating, use a breadcrumb mixture made with panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
Shallow-fry the chicken half-moons in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Serve the chicken half-moons with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Chicken half-moons are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With their crispy coating and tender chicken, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.