Italian Braised Chicken

Italian Braised Chicken

Italian Braised Chicken

Italian Braised Chicken – delicious one-pot braised chicken recipe with tomato and basil sauce. Amazing weeknight meal for the family!

This time of year when the leaves fall and I start to feel the chills in the air, it’s all about braising, stewing, and slow-cooking in my kitchen. There is just something cozy about Fall cooking: the mouthwatering aromas wafting in the kitchen and the comforting foods that set our stomach rumbling. I love Fall.

One of my favorite dishes to make is this inviting Italian braised chicken with just a few simple ingredients. It’s extremely easy to make and the result is absolutely hearty and delicious. It’s best served with a simple pasta dish or even rice, and it’s a perfect family-friendly weeknight dinner that feeds the entire family.

When it comes to making Fall and Winter dishes, I rely on my Ceramcor Xtrema Ceramic Braiser. I came to know about Ceramor Xtrema Cookware a couple of years ago and it has become one of my favorite all-in-one cooking utensils for many of my recipes. I love it that it’s versatile. I use it as a skillet, braiser and baker.

For this Italian braised chicken recipe, first I browned the chicken thighs on the braiser, then I stewed it on low heat. The end result is tender, juicy, and moist chicken in one pot. The silicon pot holders are especially useful to keep my hands safe from the heat of the pot, so I don’t even need my oven mitt. The Xtrema braiser is also oven safe, making it an amazing utensil for casserole recipes.

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Italian Braised Chicken

Italian Braised Chicken – delicious one-pot braised chicken recipe with tomato and basil sauce. Amazing weeknight meal for the family!

For this Italian braised chicken recipe, first I browned the chicken thighs on the braiser, then I stewed it on low heat. The end result is tender, juicy, and moist chicken in one pot. The silicon pot holders are especially useful to keep my hands safe from the heat of the pot, so I don’t even need my oven mitt. The Xtrema braiser is also oven safe, making it an amazing utensil for casserole recipes.

Italian Braised Chicken Recipe

Serves 3-4 | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken thighs

Salt

Ground black pepper

14 oz (half can of a 28-oz can) whole peeled tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup diced onion (1/2 onion)

3 cloves garlic, minced

10 fresh Italian basil leaves, chopped

Salt, to taste

1 heaping teaspoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley, for garnishing

Utensil:

Method:

Rinse the chicken thighs with water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides of the chicken. Puree the tomatoes in a food processor.

Heat up the Xtreme braiser on high heat. When it’s fully heated, arrange the chicken thighs, skin side down first. Brown both sides of the chicken. Remove the chicken from the braiser, save the juice that seeps out from the chicken.

Turn the heat to medium and add the olive oil to the braiser. Saute the onion and garlic, for a couple of minutes or until the diced onion becomes soft. Add the tomato puree and basil, stir to combine well. Transfer the chicken and the juice into the braiser, cover the braiser with its lid and simmer on low heat, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken becomes tender. Add salt and brown sugar, stir to combine well. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Original article and pictures take rasamalaysia.com site

It’s Been a Peanut Butter Bacon Burger Kind of Day!

It’s Been a Peanut Butter Bacon Burger Kind of Day!

Have you ever had one of those really stressful days when all you can think about is the tension head ache you can’t get rid of and counting down the minutes until the little hand on the clock lands on 5?

That was me earlier this week — I had a busy day at the office, dealing with clients and bosses along with the killer headache from hell!

I affectionately call these Peanut Butter Bacon Burger days!

Emotional eating has been an issue for me. You eat when you’re happy, you eat when you’re upset, you eat when you’re bored. Sound familiar?

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Most times I’ll remind myself that food is not for comfort. Food is about nutrition and energy.

Occasionally, this mindset does not work for me.

Some people meditate to get to a better place emotionally before they turn to food.

Others go for a walk outside to reflect on their issues.

Sometimes talking about your problem and releasing those emotions help feel better about the situation and food no longer seems like a go-to comfort.

I recently asked fellow dieters on the 17DD Blog’s Facebook page how they cope with overcoming emotional eating days.

Here’s what they had to say:

How do you cope with emotional eating?

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

I’m Not Stepping on a Weight Scale This Time Around

I’m Not Stepping on a Weight Scale This Time Around

If you’ve read my previous blog post about mini weight loss goals, you might know that I’m leaving for Maui on December 7th.

This means I have less than 3 months to lose some weight so I don’t feel like a beached whale while on vacation!

Normally when I’m on a weight loss routine, I gladly weigh myself every single day.

This time around I’m taking a different approach.

I’ve decided in addition to meeting small mini-milestones along the way rather than focus on the big picture, I will not be stepping foot on a weight scale.

Call it an experiment, if you will.

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I believe a number is just a number on the scale. For me, the true test is how I feel feel when I’m wearing my clothes.

How do I feel when my knees no longer ache walking down the stairs to my car?

How do I feel when I’m able to slip back into those “skinny” jeans that I had been wearing proudly the year before?

These are the indicators I’ll be using to know that my diet is making a difference.

Besides, the number on the scale may not move for a few days, but your clothes are getting loser by the hour!

Why let a number discourage you?

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site