Iceberg with Chicken

Photo by Liz West
 

Dressing:
2 Tbl. Dijon mustard
1 Tbl. organic olive oil
sea salt and pepper

1 sm. head iceberg, wash and torn in pieces
3 C. cooked organic chicken
4 vine-grown organic tomatoes, cut in quarters
1 avocado, cut in slices
2 chopped green onions
1 sliced nectarine

Mix ingredients and dressing, with the exception of avocado, green onion, and sliced nectarine.  Transfer to a pretty bowl to serve.  Top with avocado slices, green onions, and sliced nectarine.  Enjoy!

Herb Roasted Chicken

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Ingredients for Rub:

2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped

5 sage leaves, finely chopped,

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Sea salt

1 (3 to 3 1/2-pound) whole chicken

Mix herbs with salt to taste and olive oil together to form a paste and distribute under the skin by lifting and sticking mixture under the skin with fingers,

Mix together and distribute around chicken:

2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

2 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bay leaf

5 sprigs thyme

2 cups organic chicken stock

3/2 cups dry white wine

Directions

Arrange the olive oil drizzled chicken on top of the veggies in the roasting pan and place in the preheated oven. Chicken is done when a thermometer reads between 160 and 170 degrees F. When chicken has reached the proper temp remove it from the roasting pan, place it on a warm platter and cover loosely with foil. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.  Use broth for gravy (see gravy recipe).  Serve with the roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and green salad.

Chicken with Zucchini

This is my favorite way to cook chicken--and it's a simple easy recipe for a single person.  Take a package of organic chicken legs--I like to buy Trader Joe's brand as it is the best price, and saute until brown.  I don't add fat, as the chicken has plenty of its own.  Salt the chicken.  Add to the chicken right off, sliced 1/2 inch thick, zucchini (about 4-6 med. sized squash.)  You can buy these organic from TJ's too.  You can add a chopped onion if you like or not. Cover and let simmer until the zucchini and chicken are tender and so delicious--lots of tasty juice to spoon over rice.

Chicken with Artichoke Hearts

Place in a lightly oiled medium-hot frying pan cook Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Thighs (about 8), one chopped onion, 5 cloves garlic, and salt to taste.

While chicken is cooking, start rice in separate pot.  I like to use Jasmine Brown Rice.  Cook enough to serve four.

When chicken is nearly done, add 9 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed.  1/4 C. chopped fresh dill, cayenne pepper (optional) and 1/2 cup white wine.  Correct seasonings.  Serve over bed of rice.