Versión en Español Oven baked mustard chicken, or pollo a la mostaza al horno, is skin on chicken pieces seasoned with garlic, set on a bed of onion, bathed in a whisked sauce of whole grain mustard, olive oil, and white vinegar, and roasted at 200°C (392°F) with parboiled potato wedges. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of baking, and serves 4. Tasty and budget friendly, it is ideal for family meals…
Versión en Español Chilean style chicken fajitas are chicken strips marinated for 30 minutes in lemon juice, oregano, ají de color, and an optional pinch of merkén, sautéed with red onion, garlic, and red and green bell peppers, and wrapped in warm wheat or corn tortillas with guacamole, sour cream, and Pica lime. They take 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. A Tex-Mex favorite that has been quickly adapted…
Versión en Español Creamy chicken with mushrooms, or pollo con champiñones a la crema, is browned chicken tenders simmered for 10 minutes in a sauce of sautéed onion, garlic, and sliced mushrooms with cream, white wine, chicken broth, and oregano. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A hearty, generous dish found in many Chilean kitchens, ideal for cooler days and for sharing with the whole family. How…
Versión en Español Chicken and broccoli stir fry, or saltado de brócoli, is strips of chicken breast stir fried over high heat with onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and ají de color, then steamed with broccoli florets and soy sauce and thickened with cornstarch and a pinch of sugar. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A Chinese style dish that became very popular in Chile and Peru thanks…
Versión en Español Chilean style ground beef, or carne molida a la chilena, is lean ground beef browned with a sofrito of onion and garlic, seasoned with cilantro, oregano, merkén, and sliced dried cacho de cabra chili, and simmered covered with fresh chopped tomatoes. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. Easy, tasty, and with a traditional touch of heat, it goes with rice, pasta, fries, or stuffed…
Versión en Español Homemade evaporated milk is whole milk simmered over very low heat for about 90 minutes until it reduces to roughly half its volume, optionally lightly sweetened, then cooled and stored in sterilized jars. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 90 minutes of cooking, and makes 4 servings from 2 liters of milk. A versatile, creamy ingredient for sauces and desserts, easy to make at home and free of unnecessary additives. How…
Versión en Español Chilean meatballs in tomato sauce, or albóndigas con salsa de tomate, are ground beef mixed with a blend of egg, milk, white wine, garlic, bread crumbs, and parsley, shaped into balls, browned in oil, and simmered in tomato sauce for 10 minutes. They take 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. A comforting classic of Chilean home cooking, soft and juicy inside, often served for Sunday lunch…
Versión en Español Chilean tuna and corn pie, or tarta de atún, is a double crust savory pie filled with canned tuna sautéed with onion, red bell pepper, corn, cream, and ají de color, with whole hard boiled eggs tucked into the filling, brushed with egg and baked until golden. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A simple, quick, and filling recipe for days when there is…
Versión en Español Chicken and vegetable quiche is a blind baked butter crust filled with shredded chicken breast cooked with bell peppers, onion, zucchini, carrot, and garlic, covered with a mixture of cream and egg, topped with grated cheese, and baked until golden. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking, and serves 6. A simple, wholesome recipe that adapts to whatever vegetables you have on hand. How to Make Chicken Quiche?…
Versión en Español Grilled lemon chicken, or pollo asado al limón, is chicken thighs marinated for at least 2 hours in a blended sauce of fresh lemon juice, garlic, chili sauce, oregano, and oil, then grilled skin side up over medium heat and basted with the marinade until crisp and cooked through. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A different, flavorful way to cook chicken, simple and…