recipes from Adrienne Asher
Based on a Food & Wine recipe, this is a high-calorie dish if you eat three (or more) drumsticks, so it’s probably best reserved for special occasions. On the other hand, it is completely delicious!
Coq au Vin
Five servings (of 3 drumsticks) // 764 calories, 8 net carbs
Eight servings (of 2 drumsticks) // 477 calories, 5 net carbs… Read more
Here’s a spicy chicken dish with two versions: tomato sauce-based or creamy. Both are delicious! Vegetarians and vegans can substitute tofu for the chicken and use vegetable stock. Note: The chicken needs to marinate overnight.
Tinga de Pollo aka Chipotle Chicken
Serves 6 // 271 calories, 3 net carbs (creamy version: +10 calories, <1 net carb)
4 boneless organic
Savory, lightly spicy, and very easy to assemble, this is definitely a recipe for busy people.
Green Chili Enchilada Chicken Breasts
Serves 6 // 442 calories, 8 net carbs
6 pasture-raised chicken breasts, boneless/skinless (approximately 2 ¼ pounds)
1 15-ounce container green enchilada sauce
Sea salt, freshly-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 4-ounce can diced … Read more
This isn’t a traditional Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma, but the flavor profiles are very similar, so that’s what I decided to go with, title-wise. This dish features the rich, dark, strong flavors of cooked spices, which a cooling yoghurt sauce helps balance.
Chicken Shawarma Sauté
Serves 4 // 249 calories, 1 net carb
4 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons extra virgin … Read more
Here’s a dish fit for a special occasion. Smoky flavors, a rich cherry compote, and a jammy red wine, are perfect for winter holidays.
Smoked Duck Breasts with Cherry Compote
Servings 2 // 439 calories, 9 net carbs
2 smoked wild duck breasts, about 3 oz., each
(Vegetarian option: slices of grilled polenta)
(I don’t smoke duck breasts myself because … Read more