Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Tofu Spicy Thai Basil Chicken and Tofu Stir-Fry in Savory Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground chicken 1/2 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 red chili, thinly sliced (adjust to taste) 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional for color) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce) 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or additional soy sauce for vegetarian version) 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1 cup Thai basil leaves Cooked jasmine rice, for serving Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add garlic and chili. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Stir in bell pepper (if using) and cook for 2–3 minutes. Return the tofu to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Toss in the Thai basil and stir-fry just until the basil wilts, about 1 minute. Serve hot over jasmine rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 370 kcal per serving | Servings: 3 servings #thaibasilchicken #thaifoodlove #chickenstirfry #tofurecipes #asiancuisine #spicystirfry #basilchicken #vegetarianfriendly #ricebowl #weeknightdinner #homecookedmeal #garlicchicken #easythaifood #flavorfuldinner #herbydish #quickstirfry #chilitofu #fusionflavors #mealprepideas #tofuandchicken Craving bold flavor? This Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Tofu is spicy, savory, and full of Thai herb goodness. Serve it over jasmine rice and dinner is DONE!

Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker Slow-Simmered Homemade Chicken Broth in the Crockpot Ingredients: 1 whole chicken carcass (or 2–3 lbs of chicken bones) 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 1 onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 10 cups water Fresh parsley or thyme (optional) Salt to taste (add after cooking) Directions: Place chicken bones, vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns into a large slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and pour in the water to cover all ingredients. Set the slow cooker to LOW and let it cook for 10–12 hours, or up to 24 hours for a richer broth. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pot. Discard solids and season the broth with salt to taste. Let broth cool before storing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 hours | Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes Kcal: 35 kcal | Servings: 8 cups #homemadebroth #chickenbroth #slowcookersoup #crockpotbroth #bonebroth #souprecipe #chickenstock #kitchenstaple #fromscratch #slowcooked #mealprepideas #comfortbase #souplovers #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotbasics #nutrientrich #easybroth #noadditives #cleanrecipes #pastinabase Simmering golden magic in my slow cooker today — this Chicken Broth is the ultimate base for all your cozy recipes!

Chicken Thigh Curry Rich and Spiced Chicken Thigh Curry Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste) 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk Salt and pepper to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving Directions: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened and golden, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices. Add chicken thigh pieces, stirring to coat with the spices. Cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and coconut milk. Stir well to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickencurry #chickenthighs #curryrecipe #indianfood #spicycurry #comfortfood #easycurry #homecooking #weeknightdinner #coconutmilkcurry #flavorfulmeals #spicedchicken #currylovers #familydinner #riceandcurry #quickdinnerideas #currylover #mealprepideas #heartymeals #freshcilantro Warm up your dinner table with this Rich and Spiced Chicken Thigh Curry! Tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce that's bursting with flavor.

Chicken Satay Grilled Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce Ingredients: For the Chicken Satay: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons coconut milk 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes) For the Peanut Sauce: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional for heat) 1/4 cup hot water (to thin as needed) Directions: In a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well. Add chicken strips to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor). Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan. Grill skewers for 3–4 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients. Adjust water for desired consistency. Serve skewers hot with a side of peanut sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro or crushed peanuts if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Marinate Time: 1 hour | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #chickensatay #grilledchicken #peanutsauce #thaifood #southeastasianfood #chickenskewers #streetfoodstyle #easychickenrecipes #bbqchicken #summergrilling #sataysauce #spicydipping #coconutmarinade #mealprepideas #asianinspired #dinnerrecipes #partyappetizers #proteinpacked #flavorfulfood #homemadebbq These Chicken Satay skewers are grilled to perfection and paired with the creamiest peanut dipping sauce! Ideal for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or your next gathering

Beef and Sweet Potato Mash Savory Ground Beef with Garlic-Herb Sweet Potato Mash Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup milk (or more, as needed) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish) Optional: sautéed spinach or peas for serving Directions: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add sweet potato cubes. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Season with paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and reduce heat to low. Mash sweet potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, divide the mashed sweet potatoes between plates. Top with savory ground beef mixture and garnish with chopped parsley. Add greens like sautéed spinach if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 430 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #beefandsweetpotato #comfortfoodrecipes #groundbeefmeals #sweetpotatomash #easyweeknightdinner #savorydinner #healthybowl #cleancomfortfood #homestylemeals #beefandmash #familyfriendlyrecipe #glutenfreedinner #balancedmeals #sweetpotatorecipes #highproteinlowfat #dinnerunder30minutes #heartyandhealthy #mealprepideas #cozymeals #veggiefriendlydinner Say hello to comfort in a bowl! This Beef and Sweet Potato Mash is savory, cozy, and totally weeknight-approved.