Ginger pear chicken is a classic dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of ginger and pear with the tender texture of chicken. It is a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes it a popular dish among people of all ages. Ginger pear chicken can be made with a variety of ingredients, including chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks, and can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, roasting, or stir-frying. No matter how you choose to make it, ginger pear chicken is sure to be a hit!
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GINGER PEAR BREAD
This is based on my mother's zucchini bread recipe. It is a very moist bread.
Provided by Elaine
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss chopped pears with sugar, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl. Set aside and let the sugar dissolve in the pear juices.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
- Stir vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs into the pears. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the pear mixture and stir gently just to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 330.1 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
PEAR & GINGER LOAF CAKE
This makes a lovely teatime treat or pudding, served with cream and also works well with apple and cinnamon or damson and vanilla
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line the base and sides of a 900g/2lb loaf tin with baking parchment, ensuring the parchment comes 2cm above the top of the tin. Beat the butter and sugars together until pale, then gradually stir in the eggs and vanilla extract. Fold the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into the mix, then quickly stir through the stem ginger and pears. Pour the mixture into the loaf tin, smooth the surface, then bake for 1 hr - 1 hr 10 mins or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin.
- To make the glaze, mix the syrup with 1 tsp water and the sugar. Poke the surface of the loaf all over with a skewer, then pour on the syrup. Serve warm with cream, or allow to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 43 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
GINGER PEAR CHICKEN
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper and dredge each in flour.
- In a heavy skillet , combine olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- When foamy, add chicken. Brown on both sides but do not cook through; cook about 5 minutes total. Set chicken aside.
- Increase heat under the pan to medium-high. Add ginger root and onion to drippings remaining in skillet. Cook and stir until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to the pan; bring to a boil .
- Return chicken to skillet along with pear slices; reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 6 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve over couscous or hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 6 chicken breasts (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SHEET-PAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PEARS AND ARUGULA
In this hearty sheet-pan meal, thick pear wedges and chicken thighs seasoned with earthy, warming spices are roasted until soft and tender. During the last five minutes, crunchy sunflower seeds are scattered on the pan to sizzle in the pan juices, gaining a salty flavor that balances out the sweetness of the pears. A final topping of arugula soaks up any lingering juices and turns this into a full-on meal. Using firm, not-quite-ripe pears prevents them from becoming mushy and falling apart during the cooking process. Swap baby spinach for the arugula and sherry vinegar for the lemon juice, depending on what you have on hand. Serve any leftovers on a bed of fresh arugula, dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the center.
- Pat the chicken dry and trim excess fat and skin. Sprinkle all over with 2 teaspoons salt, and season with pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the red-pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, ginger and oil. On a sheet pan, rub the chicken and pears all over with the mixture. Arrange chicken skin-side up and pears skin-side down. Cook until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees at the thickest part) and the pears are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, add the sunflower seeds to the pan. If there's a lot of fat when finished cooking, tilt the pan and spoon it off until there's a light coating on the surface of the pan.
- Scatter the arugula on top, and squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with herbs, if using. Cut the remaining lemon half in quarters and serve.
GINGER PEAR CRISP
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss first six ingredients together in a bowl. Pour into a buttered baking dish. Using a fork combine the remaining six ingredients. Spoon topping across pears. Bake for 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling around in the middle of cooking.
- Use fresh, ripe pears: The pears are the star of this dish, so make sure they're at their best. Look for pears that are firm but not too hard, with no bruises or blemishes.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a delicate meat, and it can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Make sure the sauce is thick and flavorful: The sauce is what brings all the flavors of this dish together. Simmer it for at least 15 minutes, or until it has thickened and reduced slightly.
- Serve the dish immediately: Ginger pear chicken is best served hot, so make sure you serve it as soon as it's finished cooking.
Conclusion:
Ginger pear chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet pears, savory ginger, and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try.
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