Continental-style chicken recepies

 

Here are a few delicious continental-style chicken recipes—inspired by European and Western cuisine—that you can easily try at home:

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1. Chicken Stroganoff

A creamy, flavorful Russian-inspired dish perfect with rice or pasta.

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 200g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh cream or sour cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• Salt, pepper, and paprika
• Butter and olive oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté onions and garlic in butter and oil.
2. Add chicken and cook until browned.
3. Add mushrooms, stir well.
4. Pour in stock, mustard, and cream. Simmer till thickened.
5. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. Serve hot with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

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2. Grilled Herb Chicken with Garlic Butter

Simple grilled chicken seasoned with herbs and served with garlic butter.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• 1 tsp mixed Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
• Salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper for 30 min.
2. Grill on medium heat until cooked through.
3. Melt butter and sauté garlic. Pour over grilled chicken.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve with roasted vegetables or salad.

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3. Chicken à la King

A creamy chicken and vegetable stew, usually served over rice, pasta, or toast.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup mushrooms
• 1/2 cup bell peppers (chopped)
• 1/4 cup peas
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté mushrooms and peppers in butter.
2. Stir in flour to make a roux.
3. Slowly add broth and milk, stirring till thick.
4. Add chicken, peas, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer 10 mins. Serve over toast, rice, or puff pastry.

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4. Lemon Butter Chicken

Tangy and buttery chicken that pairs well with pasta or sautéed greens.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 lemon (juice + zest)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp thyme or rosemary
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Sear seasoned chicken in butter.
2. Add garlic, lemon juice, and zest.
3. Sprinkle thyme, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked.
4. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve with spaghetti or mashed potatoes.

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Paneer Lababdar

 

Here’s a delicious and authentic Paneer Lab abdar recipe — a rich, creamy North Indian dish made with cottage cheese (paneer), tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices. It's perfect with naan, roti, or jeera rice.

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🌟 Paneer Lab abdar Recipe

🔸 Ingredients

For the tomato-onion paste:

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1-inch ginger piece
• 2 green cardamoms
• 2 cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 10-12 cashew nuts
• 1 cup water

For the curry:

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed
• 200–250 g paneer (cubed + grated)
• 2–3 tbsp cream
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

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🔹 Instructions

1. Make the paste:

• Boil all the tomato-onion paste ingredients with 1 cup water for 8–10 mins.
• Cool it down, then blend into a smooth paste. Strain for a finer texture (optional).

2. Cook the curry:

• Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
• Add the prepared paste. Cook for 8–10 minutes until the oil starts separating.
• Add chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, salt, and a splash of water. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
• Add 1/2 cup water to adjust consistency.
• Add grated paneer (2–3 tbsp) and paneer cubes. Mix gently.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Finish the dish:

• Stir in cream, garam masala, and kasuri methi.
• Garnish with coriander and a swirl of cream.

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✅ Tips

• Grated paneer adds a unique texture to the curry.
• For extra richness, use butter instead of oil.
• Adjust spice levels to taste.