Vodka Chicken Broth Recipes

CHICKEN IN A TOMATO VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice chicken horizontally in half and pound to even them out in thickness.
• Add the flour to a bowl; then dredge the chicken in the flour.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick saute pan and allow the chicken to cook until lightly browned on both sides (approximately 3-5 minutes per side). Remove the chicken and place in an oven safe baking dish.
• In the same pan add the scallions, tomatoes, vodka, chicken broth, lemon zest and juice and heavy cream. Whisk together, bring to a boil then pour the mixture over the chicken.
• Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

CHICKEN AND LINGUINE IN CREAMY VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
• Brown the chicken breasts on both sides until nicely golden and juices run clear, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
• Remove from pan and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
• Pour out drippings from pan, but do not wipe it out.
• In the pan you cooked the chicken in, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
• Add the yellow onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the roasted pepper, green onion, and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the vodka.
• Return to the heat and flame; when the flame dies out, add the broth.
• Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
• Whisk in the half and half (cream can be substituted), salt, and pepper, and simmer until reduced by half again.
• Add the pasta to the cream sauce and toss to coat.
• Add the Parmesan, chicken, and basil, and remove from the heat; toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, serve, and enjoy!
• Makes 2 servings.
• Note: if you're a low-carber, add a bunch more sliced mushrooms and eat those instead of pasta.

CHICKEN PENNE ALLA VODKA

Steps:

• Follow package instructions to cook PENNE PASTA with SALT added to the water.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Briefly rinse the pasta with cool water to stop it cooking, and set aside.
• Flatten CHICKEN BREAST to 1/2" thickness with a flat-sided meat tenderizer. Season with SALT and PEPPER.
• Heat OLIVE OIL in skillet over med-high heat. Add CHICKEN BREAST and sauté about 3-4 minutes each side until chicken is cooked through.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board, cover, and rest.
• Continue heating skillet on med-high heat and add a splash of OLIVE OIL, if needed.
• Add ONION and GARLIC. Sauté until the onion is tender and slightly browned.
• Add VODKA and scrape the pan to release any browned bits to deglaze.
• Stir in CRUSHED TOMATOES, HEAVY CREAM, OREGANO, and CRUSHED RED PEPPER.
• Bring everything to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to med-low and simmer about 10 minutes to thicken sauce, stirring as needed. This also cooks off the alcohol.
• Add COOKED PENNE to vodka sauce and allow to heat through, stirring as needed. Add splashes of the reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
• Add PARMESAN CHEESE to the sauce, continue heating to incorporate, stirring as needed.
• Slice the cooked chicken into 1/2" thick pieces and add to the vodka sauce along with the COOKED CHICKEN BREAST.
• Stir everything together. Add SALT and PEPPER to taste.
• Serve warm garnished with chopped fresh OREGANO or parsley.
• To store, allow chicken pasta to cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.

CHICKEN MARINATED IN VODKA

Steps:

• MARINADE: In a Ziploc-type bag, combine all the ingredients except for the chicken and mint leaves used for garnish.
• Stir the mixture then add the chicken parts.
• Shake bag gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning a few times.
• Use a pair of tongs to place the chicken in an oiled 9x13-inch baking dish. *Discard* marinade.
• Bake at 350º for about 1 hour or until meat is browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle.
• Transfer the chicken to a platter and garnish with the mint leaves.
• OPTIONAL GRILLING DIRECTIONS: Prepare the grill for indirect medium heat.
• Remove chicken parts from marinade; *discard* marinade.
• Place chicken on oiled or sprayed grate and grill until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.
• Turn chicken pieces several times while grilling.
• Serve as indicated in Step #6.

PASTA ALLA VODKA (WITH CHICKEN CUTLETS AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions, drain.
• Combine bread crumbs and 2 Tablespoons parsley in shallow bowl.
• Pound breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap with a meat mallet to 1/2" thickness and season with salt and pepper. Coat both sides with crumb mixture.
• Heat reserved sundried tomato oil in a a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Arrange cutlets in pan; sauté until brown, 4 minutes per side. Transfer cutlets to a plate and tent with foil.
• Melt butter in same pan. Add onions, tomato paste and garlic; cook until onions soften, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
• Add vodka and return pan to heat; cook until reduced by half; 2-3 minutes. Add broth and sundried tomatoes and simmer 3 minutes.
• Stir in cream and pepper flakes; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 2 minutes. Add pasta, pecorino and remaining 4 Tablespoons parsley; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among 4 plates and top with cutlets.

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Pound chicken thighs slightly with a meat mallet to uniform thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, add celery; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to pan. Add tomatoes, vodka, lime zest, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°. Serve with lime wedges, celery leaves and, if desired, hot pepper sauce and celery salt.

VODKA SAUCE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to broil. Place a wire rack inside each of 2 rimmed baking sheets.
• Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally through the middle (like slicing a bagel) making 4 roughly equal pieces. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Put 1 chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
• To set up a standard breading station, mix the flour, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a second shallow dish. Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
• Dredge 1 piece of chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumbs, turning to coat on both sides and packing the crumbs into any crevices. Return the chicken to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (you will know the oil is ready if you drop a few breadcrumbs into the skillet and they immediately sizzle). Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp and the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning with tongs. Transfer to the other prepared baking sheet. Make sure the oil is hot again before repeating with the remaining 2 pieces of chicken.
• Spread 1/4 cup vodka sauce onto each piece of chicken then top each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan and 1/4 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and browns in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the remaining vodka sauce onto a serving platter and top with the chicken pieces. Sprinkle with the parsley.