Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- For baked international dishes, preheat the oven fully before putting the dish in.
- For pasta dishes, reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency.
Cooking Tips
For maximum flavor, season the chicken at least 30 minutes before cooking — ideally overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the marinade to penetrate beyond the surface. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Chicken Carbonara
Creamy chicken carbonara — tender chicken strips in a rich parmesan cream sauce over al dente pasta.
Instructions
- Heat the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg yolk, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley. Whisk and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wide cooking pot or casserole.
- Add-in the pancetta. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Put-in the garlic and cook until it turns light brown.
- Add-in the shredded baked chicken. Stir. Cook for 1 minute.
- Put-in the cooked spaghetti noodles. Toss.
- Adjust the heat to low and add the heavy cream and egg mixture. Toss until all the ingredients are well distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Transfer to to a serving plate. Garnish with some grated lemon peel on top.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- For baked international dishes, preheat the oven fully before putting the dish in.
- For pasta dishes, reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency.
Cooking Tips
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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