Bittersweetgrandmarnierchicken Recipes

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE GANACHE - 2 WAYS

Steps:

• To make the ganache, place the chocolate, heavy cream and instant coffee granules in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate until it's just melted and stir it until it's smooth.
• For whipped ganache, allow the ganache to cool completely and then put it in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and mix on high speed until it is a very light.

COSMOPOLITAN WITH GRAND MARNIER®

Steps:

• Pour the Grand Marnier®, triple sec, vodka, and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a lime twist to serve.

GRAND MARNIER® SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the insides of 2 (8-ounce) ramekins with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 2 teaspoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir flour in the melted butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and cook, stirring continuously, until smooth and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
• Stir orange zest and 1 tablespoon brandy-based orange liqueur into butter mixture until combined. Add egg yolks and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla; mix until smooth.
• Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until frothy. Slowly add half the 1/4 cup sugar and whisk until combined; add remaining sugar and continue to whisk until meringue is thick and holds it shape, but is not stiff.
• Fold half the meringue into egg yolk mixture until combined. Gently fold in second half until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared ramekins, allowing 1/4-inch of space at the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until risen and browned, 16 minutes.

BITTERSWEET GRAND MARNIER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• Combine flour, salt, and pepper in large plastic bag.
• Add chicken pieces a few at a time.
• Shake to coat completely.
• Melt 4 T.
• butter in large baking pan.
• Roll chicken in butter to coat all sides.
• Arrange skin side down in single layer.
• Bake 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, melt remaining 4 T.
• butter in small pot over medium heat.
• Stir in lemon juice, orange zest, liqueur, honey, and soy sauce.
• Remove chicken from oven; turn pieces over.
• Pour honey mixture evenly over chicken.
• Continue baking, basting occasionally, until chicken is glazed and tender, about 30 minutes.
• (If desired, reserve 2 T. of the honey mixture and spoon over cooked baby carrots for a nice addition to your dinner).

CHICKEN GRAND MARNIER

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the Grand Marnier, jam, vinegar, mustard, honey, and red chilli flakes.
• Simmer until the honey and jam are melted.
• Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
• Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a shallow glass baking dish.
• Pour on the marinade and refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Bake or Grill.
• TO BAKE: Pour off all but 3/4 cups marinade.
• Brush additional apricot jam onto to chicken.
• Cover loosely with foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.
• TO GRILL: Grill the chicken breasts 6 to 8 inches from the heat.
• Baste the chicken with oil and marinade during grilling.
• Cook for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
• Slice and serve hot or at room temperature.

FRESH FRUIT WITH CREAMY GRAND MARNIER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients and 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier in processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more Grand Marnier, if desired. Transfer mixture to bowl and refrigerate until cold, about one hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Divide fruit among 8 stemmed goblets. Top with sauce and serve.