Tried and true recipes such as a familiar spiced-chicken thigh dish are always going to please diners and preserve the cook’s good reputation.
When you have time, however, a few simple extra touches can turn the dish into a dressed-up versions for fancier occasions, while it still stays in the low-fat camp.
The plan is set out by Maureen Callahan in the September issue of Cooking Light magazine.
For weeknights, she suggests, instant brown rice makes a fast side dish. However, if you have time, basmati rice pairs particularly well with the flavors in the garam masala (Indian spice blend available at most supermarkets).
Spiced chicken thighs (basic recipe)
Chicken with pancetta and figs
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