Wolfgang Puck BCGL0005 - Manual (Page 9)

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND PARSLEY
2 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 whole chicken, approximately 2 pounds
1 small head of garlic, separated and peeled
1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Juice of 1 medium lemon
METHOD
1. Preheat Panini Maker.
2. Halve and bone chicken completely, leaving the first wing joint intact.
3. In a small saucepan, blanch garlic cloves in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain. Cut
garlic into paper thin slices. Toss in a small bowl with parsley, salt and pepper.
4. Stuff half of the garlic mixture into the pockets under the skin of the chicken
breasts and thighs.
5. Place the butterflied chicken in the Panini Maker. Lower lid and grill the chicken
for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
6. Heat butter in a sauté pan. Sauté remaining garlic mixture in butter for several
minutes. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
PRESENTATION
Divide chicken in half and place on two preheated plates. Top with sauteed garlic and
parsley. Serve with fresh vegetables cooked al dente.
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CHICKEN SATÉ WITH
MINT VINAIGRETTE
6 servings, 24 skewers
INGREDIENTS
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 ounces each), sliced into 12 strips each
Marinade:
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Mint Vinaigrette:
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
METHOD
1. Cut the chicken breasts into 12 - 3 x 1 inch strips lengthwise. Thread a 6-inch skewer
into each chicken strip lengthwise and arrange on a large platter or baking tray.
2. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine curry powder, pepper, salt, and
cumin. Spoon 2 tablespoons peanut oil over chicken strips, turning to coat well,
then sprinkle dry ingredients on both sides. Marinate for 1 hour, refrigerated.
3. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a food processor or blender, combine egg yolks,
vinegar, mint, soy sauce and coriander. With motor running slowly, pour in 1/2
cup peanut oil and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and
pepper and refrigerate, covered, until needed.
4. Preheat Panini Maker for 10 minutes.
5. Grill half the skewers at a time in the Panini Maker for 2 minutes. Repeat with
remaining skewers.
PRESENTATION
Pour the vinaigrette into a small bowl. Arrange the skewers around the bowl and serve
immediately. Let your guests serve themselves.
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