Chicken Pot Pie Crumble

 

CHICKEN POT PIE CRUMBLE 

https://www.melskitchencafe.com/chicken-pot-pie-crumble/

yield: 8 SERVINGS

 

prep time: 20MINUTES MINS

cook time: 50MINUTES MINS

total time: 1HOUR HR 10MINUTES MINS

INGREDIENTS

Chicken and Sauce:

• 1 ½ pounds chicken, about three medium-size chicken breasts
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
• 3-4 carrots, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2-3 stalks celery, chopped (about ½ cup)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• ¾ cup frozen peas

Crumble Topping:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream

• INSTRUCTIONS 

  • 1--To prepare the chicken, place the chicken and broth in a large Dutch oven or pot and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Cook the chicken until it is just done (don’t overcook or it will dry out) – about 10-12 minutes. Alternately, if you are planning in advance, you can place the chicken and broth in a slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours. Transfer the cooked chicken to a medium bowl. Pour the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a liquid measuring cup and reserve. Return the pot to the stovetop (no need to wash if you used it to cook the chicken).
  • 2--Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle the chilled butter pieces over the top of the flour. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Add the cream and stir until just combined. Crumble the mixture into irregularly shaped pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the crumble topping until fragrant and starting to brown, about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through. Set aside.
  • 3--For the filling, heat the olive oil in the now-empty pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. While the vegetables are cooking, shred the chicken into small bite-size pieces. Transfer the cooked vegetables to the bowl with the chicken; set aside.
  • 4--Over medium heat melt the butter in the empty pot. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the reserved chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes, taking care not to burn the bottom. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remove from the heat and stir the chicken, vegetables and peas into the sauce.
  • 5--Pour the mixture into a 9×13 pan. Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the filling. Place the 9X13-inch pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees until the topping is well browned, about 15-20 minutes. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • The kids love this.  I don't reserve the chicken broth.  I just make 2 cups from bouillon or used can to make the filling.  I also use any frozen vegetable we want instead of fresh just to make it easier and I don't use onions because Andrew isn't a fan.

Carne Asade with Citrus Flavor

 Carne Asade from https://themodernproper.com/carne-asada

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from 1 orange)
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , plus more for greasing
• 8 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds flank or skirt steak

Method

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, chili powder, salt, cumin, pepper, and cayenne.

2. Place the steak in a 9x13-inch baking dish or a plastic zip-top bag. Cover it with the marinade and turn to coat. Let the steak marinate in the fridge for 1 to 4 hours.

3. Heat the grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F).

4. Discard the extra marinade, then season the steak with salt and pepper.

5. Add the steak to the grill and cook for 5 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare.

6. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and serve.

Note: The most precise way to measure the doneness of meat is with an instant-read thermometer. For beef, rare is 125°F; medium-rare is 135°F; medium is 145°F; medium- well is 150°F; and well is 160°F. Medium-rare is our preference, but feel free to cook your steak however you like it best.