Chicken Scampi Risotto Recipes

RISOTTO SCAMPI FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Combine the chicken stock and diced tomatoes in a saucepan, bring to a simmer and keep at a simmer.
• Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper and some salt.
• Add the shrimp in an even layer to the Dutch oven. Without stirring the shrimp, sear each side hard until golden brown and just barely cooked through, about 2 minutes a side. Transfer the shrimp to a baking sheet.
• Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion, some salt and pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice, stir to coat and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Deglaze with the vodka, scraping the bits off the bottom. Simmer for 1 minute, then add 1 cup of the hot stock mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the stock is absorbed. Continue to cook, adding the stock mixture a ladle at a time, until the rice is creamy but still somewhat firm in texture, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan. Add another ladle of the stock mixture, cover and gently simmer until the shrimp is perfectly cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the parsley and butter and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with more crushed red pepper if desired and serve with grilled bread.

CHICKEN SCAMPI RISOTTO

Steps:

• Beat egg in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
• Combine bread crumbs with 1/4 cup grated cheese in a large bowl.
• Add chicken and toss well.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
• Add half of chicken and stir fry about 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Repeat with remaining chicken and 3 more tablespoons oil.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened, but not browned.
• Add rice, stirring constantly, and cook 5 minutes more, making sure rice does not brown.
• Add wine, stirring CONSTANTLY, and let wine totally evaporate.
• When wine is evaporated, begin adding broth (make sure you keep the broth simmering in another pot!).
• 1/2 cup (or one ladle) at a time, letting each addition evaporate before adding the next.
• After fourth addition of broth is added, begin tasting rice after each addition has evaporated.
• Rice should be al dente when done.
• After 4th addition, add chicken.
• When risotto is to the desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in butter, grated cheese and parsley.
• Serve immediately.