The Best & Easiest CHICKEN Recipes (Part 2/2) | Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Cookery Course | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This content offers three delicious chicken recipes: an Indian-inspired wrap, a Moroccan pastilla, and spicy Szechuan thighs.

Key Insights

• 🧑‍🍳 The Indian-inspired chicken wrap is packed with flavorful spices and can be cooked quickly on a griddle.
• 😒 The Moroccan pastilla uses delicate filo pastry to encase a delicious and aromatic chicken filling.
• 🌶️ The spicy Szechuan chicken thighs offer a balance of sweet and spicy flavors with the addition of soy sauce, chili, and ginger.
• 😑 Buying pre-made filo pastry can save time and ensure a perfect result.
• 🐔 Chicken thighs are the preferred choice for slow cooking as they remain moist and flavorful.
• 🤣 Using a deboned chicken for the stuffed roll makes for an impressive presentation and easy carving.
• 🐔 The Szechuan peppercorns in the spicy Szechuan chicken thighs offer a unique and numbing citrus flavor.

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Questions & Answers

Q: What spices are used in the Indian-inspired chicken wrap marinade?

The marinade for the chicken wrap includes cardamom pods, ground ginger, coriander, cinnamon, grated nutmeg, garlic, fresh coriander, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasoning.

Q: Can I make the filo pastry for the Moroccan pastilla at home?

While homemade filo pastry can be challenging, it can be bought pre-made from stores, ensuring a fantastic result for your pastilla.

Q: What is the key ingredient that gives the Szechuan chicken thighs their unique flavor?

One of the key ingredients is Szechuan peppercorns, which add a distinctive numbing and citrusy flavor to the dish.

Q: Is the stuffing for the chicken roll in the final recipe pre-cooked?

Yes, the stuffing mixture for the chicken roll includes cooked wild rice, adding a chewy texture and richness to the dish.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Make an Indian-inspired chicken wrap by marinating chicken thighs in a blend of spices, grilling them, and combining them with tortilla wraps, shredded cabbage, spring onions, and chili sauce.

• Create a Moroccan pastilla using filo pastry, cooked chicken thighs seasoned with cinnamon and sugar, chicken stock, beaten eggs, sliced almonds, and bake until golden.

• Prepare spicy Szechuan chicken thighs by marinading them in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, rice vinegar, and spices, then frying with garlic, chili, ginger, and spring onions.