HERB CHICKEN ON WILTED DANDELION BED

October 10, 2007  --  Got something to say?
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Evelyn's KitchenThere are two simple dishes involved in this recipe, as the heading implies. Having served the above to my family on several occasions,

I thought it would be a good idea to share these healthy and healing dishes with all of you. My herb chicken on wilted dandelion is guaranteed to satisfy your palates. Although one has to get used to the subtle bitterness of dandelion, it is a good complement to the herb chicken nonetheless. Dandelion is a natural diuretic. It has pectin that relieves constipation and reduces cholesterol. It also contains inulin, known to have a positive effect on blood sugar levels. And among many other health benefits, dandelion has this chemical component called taraxacin, which is thought to stimulate the digestive organs and help promote the liver and gallbladder to release bile.

Serves 4

  • 8 pieces chicken thighs, washed
  • Sprigs of rosemary, thyme and sage
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary and thyme
  • Combine the chicken, herbs and garlic in a large sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Lower heat and simmer the chicken until cooked thoroughly.
  • Transfer the chicken in a plate lined with paper towel and leave to cool and dry for at least 10 minutes. Then sprinkle with chopped rosemary and thyme. (Discard the chicken broth if not needed for future cooking.)
  • Heat a non-stick shallow pan and add a little vegetable oil just to coat the bottom of the pan. Roast the chicken in the pan and cook both sides for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a platter.
  • Wilted Dandelion
  • 1 cup chopped red onions
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 cups chopped dandelion
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 5 large mushrooms, finely chopped
  • Saut the onions until transparent then add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add the dandelion and cook for
  • 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and add the sugar while mixing.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and spread to make a bed. Lay the pan-roasted chicken on the dandelion bed. Serve hot or chilled.

Chefs Tips:

  1. Buy the freshest chicken thighs available. Cook the chicken with skins on to retain the flavor and nutrients, and then remove them before eating.
  2. Wash the dandelion leaves by covering them with water in a large bowl to remove any dirt. Discard any unwanted leaves.
  3. Drain before chopping with a sharp knife.

Household Hints:

For those of you who have herb gardens like I do, you may want to transfer them to individual pots and leave them outside for now. Bring them inside the house before the weather starts to frost, and enjoy them all winter long. If you plan not to pot them at all, you may have to buy new herbal plants again for next years gardening, and you definitely will have to buy fresh ones for your winter cooking.
In addition to using herbs in my daily cooking, I also use them as decorative plants around the house. You will be delighted to know that herbal plants can be arranged prettily in the dining room (rosemary), living room (mint), family room (thyme), kitchen (basil) and powder room (French lavender). If you wish, you can also make floral arrangements using a combination of herbal flowers and leaves/stems.
Editors note: Mrs. Evelyn S. Bunoan is Owner/Master Chef, Philippine Oriental Market & Deli (with more than 29 years of service to the Filipino-American community) - 3610 Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia; (703)528-0300; Master Chef (French cuisine), Le Cordon Bleu, London, UK; recipe creator, improviser, food stylist, cake designer, and culinary writer; kitchen-tested and mastered more than 400 recipes, and counting. Host of the cooking show Evelyns Kitchen Cooking with Friends.

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