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Chicken Piquant

novamc1 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:45:38 GMT

CHICKEN PIQUANT--serve w/ rice, 8 servings

8 chicken breast halves

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 cups dry red wine

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

Arrange chicken in baking dish. Mix all ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover & refrigerate 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake, basting chicken twice, about 40 minutes.

Transfer to a platter, tent with foil.

Strain marinade into medium saucepan.

Reduce to 2 cups, about 20 minutes.

Pour half over chicken and pass the rest of the sauce at the table.

Re: Chicken Piquant

Solar Is My Name — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:10:57 GMT

Sounds easy and DELICIOUS! Will try it! THANKS!

-Solar

Re: Chicken Piquant

ValuSkr — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:22:15 GMT

@novamc1 This looks delicious. Other recipes online describe chicken piquant as a spicy Cajun dish with diced tomatoes and tomato paste or sauce. But your recipe isn't spicy, would you agree?

Re: Chicken Piquant

novamc1 — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:32:16 GMT

@ValuSkr

If you look up the definition of "piquant", you'll see that it can refer to anything spicy, sharp or savory.

It's not used exclusively to describe spicy Cajun cooking.

Definition:

ADJECTIVE

having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor.

synonyms:
spicy · tangy · spiced · peppery · hot · tasty · flavorsome · flavorful ·
[more]
- pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind.
  synonyms:
  intriguing · stimulating · interesting · fascinating · colorful ·
  [more]

Re: Chicken Piquant

godi — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:57:04 GMT

Making this Thursday! Thanks @novamc1

Re: Chicken Piquant

novamc1 — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:02:32 GMT

Should have mentioned this when I posted the recipe, but it has been in my recipe archives for about 35 years.

I hand-copied it from a source that I don't remember and didn't write down.

We have enjoyed it on the rare occasions when I get around to making it. It's one of of many saved chicken recipes.

Re: Chicken Piquant

PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:48:36 GMT

Not at all like the recipe I use. The one I have is from allrecipes.com and it's a spciy one. Not too hot but a great flavor. Love this one that I use.

Re: Chicken Piquant

novamc1 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:37:44 GMT

Another "savory" Piquant Chicken recipe, if anyone wants to venture beyond the many Cajun-style dishes.

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CHICKEN PIQUANT- --savory, not Cajun or tomato-based

2-2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders or breasts
3/4 to 1 stick butter, melted
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
dash pepper
dash dry mustard
3 lemons, juiced
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Penzey's Arizona seasoning (optional but adds great flavor)

Arrange chicken pieces in large glass baking dish; pat dry.
Sprinkle both sides of chicken with Arizona seasoning, if desired.
Mix melted butter, garlic, salt, chili powder, pepper, dry mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire.
Dab butter mixture onto chicken pieces with a baster or pour over the pieces.
Cover pan tightly with foil.
DO AHEAD: If you want to cook later in the day, just stick in fridge until time to cook.
Bake at 350 for about an hour and a half. Remove foil the last 30 minutes of baking.____________________________________

Another one that looks delicious can be found at Food and Wine dotcom. Title is Piquant Chicken With Lemons and Capers.