Cooking chicken with caramelized pears is a delectable experience that combines the sweet and savory flavors in a harmonious dish. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. The caramelized pears add a touch of sweetness to the savory chicken, while the chicken adds a depth of flavor to the pears. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is easy to follow and will surely impress your taste buds. So, grab your aprons, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this exquisite dish of chicken with caramelized pears.
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MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS
Chicken cooked in a tagine is always meltingly tender. Adding sweet, caramelized pears at the end makes this Moroccan dish irresistible.
Provided by Natalie Titanov
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 1h28m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions until softened and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions into a tagine. Layer chicken pieces on top of onions.
- Combine turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, and salt in a small bowl; mix well with remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil. Spread spice mixture onto the chicken pieces. Add cinnamon pieces, bay leaves, ginger, and cilantro. Pour in 1/2 cup of water and cover tagine with a lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over low heat while chicken is cooking. Add sliced pears and honey and cook, while stirring, until honey has caramelized.
- Remove tagine from the oven and stir in caramelized pears. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 508.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS
Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea-it also works with pork loin chops and thinly sliced apples. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Add pears and brown sugar; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in vinaigrette and thyme., Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
TYSON CHICKEN, PEARS AND CARAMELIZED PECAN SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place chicken, lettuce, pears, blue cheese and onions in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- 2. Divide salad among 4 serving plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing. Sprinkle with pecans.
- 3. Serve with additional dressing on the side and soft bread sticks or crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.
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ROASTED CHICKEN AND PEARS
The chicken, fruit, and vegetables all roast together in the oven, and they come out golden and caramelized, just the kind of crowd-pleasing dish you'll want for your next dinner party.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet (or two small ones), toss parsnip, turnip, and onions with vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine parsley and remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme; season with salt and pepper. Carefully slide fingers under chicken skin to loosen; spread parsley mixture under and on top of skin. Push vegetables to edges of baking sheet; place chicken pieces in center, and roast 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine honey and remaining tablespoon oil. Remove baking sheet from oven; add pears, and toss with vegetables to combine. Brush top of chicken pieces with honey mixture; roast 30 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 175 degrees. Serve immediately.
CARAMELIZED PEARS
After picking an abundant crop of pears, I was looking for new ways to enjoy them. A friend suggested warming them with butter and brown sugar. This tasty recipe was the result! We like them with vanilla bean ice cream, but plain vanilla or cinnamon are also quite delicious! -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes. Add pears; cook and stir until pears are tender, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve over ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CHICKEN WITH CARAMELISED BABY ONIONS AND PEARS
A classic Moroccan dish which strikes a balance between sweet and savoury flavourings - and sounds absolutely delicious. I'm posting it here for safekeeping: so I don't forget it! To achieve the balance that best suits your tastes, start with one tablespoon of honey and add more until it's just how you like it. Adapted from Claudia Roden's recipe in the August/September 2005 issue of 'Australian Vogue Entertaining + Travel'. Claudia Roden's recipe uses a whole chicken. When I make this recipe, I intend using skinless, boneless breasts, halved. Served over rice, noodles, or couscous, I think this recipe would easily serve 6 rather than the 4 specified. After I've made it, I'll post the cooking times for making this recipe with breasts, and any other adjustments in relation to the number of serves. If you make this recipe - with breasts or thighs - before I do, please include in your review your cooking times and how many serves it made.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over a medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil and sauté the pear quarters until they are lightly coloured, then set aside.
- Blanch the eschalots or baby onions in boiling water for 5 minutes, and drain. When they are cool enough to handle, peel the eschalots and trim the root ends.
- Sauté the eschallots in a little sunflower oil, in a non-stick pan (you can use the same pan as you used to sauté the pears) over a medium heat, shaking the pan and turning the eschalots until they are browned and caramelized on all sides.
- Remove the eschalots from the pan and drain them on paper kitchen towelling.
- Add 3-4 tablespoons of oil to a casserole pot large enough to include the chicken pieces, pears and eschalots, and sauté the chopped onion over a medium heat until it begins to soften; then add the chicken pieces and lightly brown them on all sides. Season to taste.
- Add 1 cup of water, and stir in the saffron threads, ginger and cinnamon, and cook, covered, over a low heat, turning the pieces over several times, for 10-15 minutes or until the breasts are cooked.
- Remove the breasts, set aside and keep warm.
- Add the caramelised eschalots to the pot.
- If the pear quarters are still firm (see also step 14), add them to the pot now and continue to cook, covered, over a low heat, for 25 minutes or until the remaining chicken pieces are very tender, turning occasionally, and adding a little more water if it is needed.
- Lift the chicken pieces out, set aside with the breasts, and keep warm.
- Stir the honey into the pot and check the seasoning. You will need quite a bit of pepper to balance the sweetness.
- Cook uncovered to reduce the sauce if necessary, until the sauce has the consistency of thick jam.
- Return all the chicken pieces to the pot and heat through.
- If the pears were soft enough after they were sautéed, add them at this point. A few minutes heating should be enough.
- If you are serving this dish with blanched almonds, lightly toast the almonds under the grill or dry sauté them in a non-stick pan (or you can add a drop of oil).
- Serve over rice, noodles or couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.6, Fat 56.7, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 194, Sodium 179.8, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 19.1, Protein 46.9
Tips:
- Choose ripe pears: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe pears that are slightly soft when pressed. Avoid pears that are too hard or too mushy.
- Caramelize the pears properly: To achieve the perfect caramelization, cook the pears in a hot skillet until they are golden brown and slightly softened. Be patient and don't rush the process.
- Use a good quality chicken broth: The chicken broth is an important flavor component in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality broth that is full of flavor. You can use store-bought or homemade broth.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will result in soggy chicken.
- Cook the chicken to the proper temperature: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will be at its most tender and flavorful when it is served hot.
Conclusion:
Chicken with Caramelized Pears is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tangy pears, tender chicken, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make this dish at home and impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Chicken with Caramelized Pears a try. You won't be disappointed!
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