With all this Social Distancing, most of us are cooking at home like crazy! Jordan and I are here to help you switch it up! Check out this recording of our IG LIVE Cooking Class & Wine Pairing! This simple but super flavorful recipe is GLAZED BASIL CHICKEN OR SALMON with CAPRESE SALAD. We paired this wine with a few wines but VOUVRAY (Chenin Blanc) from the Loire Valley in France was The Perfect Pairing! Check out the ingredients list below and join us on Instagram Live Thursdays at 7:30pm EST to check out the latest recipe and pairing!
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THE INGREDIENTS
For the Chicken OR Salmon
-4-6 Chicken Thighs or Breasts (Chef J will be using bone-in skin-on thighs, use whichever you prefer)
-**Alternate** 4-6 Skin On Salmon Portions can be used instead of Chicken (live instruction will include preparation for both)
-1 TB EVOO
-S&P
-2 TB butter
-1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
-1/4 cup honey
-2TB dried basil
-4 cloves minced garlic
-1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Salad
-1 pint of cherry tomatoes (any quality tomato sliced as alternative)
-1 8oz ball of mozzarella or 1 container of mozzarella balls
-1/2 cup of pitted kalamata olives
-handful of fresh basil leaves (1 tsp dried alternate)
-1/4 cup EVOO
-2TB red wine vinegar (apple cider, champagne, balsamic, or other flavored vinegars can be used as alternate)
-2TB dijon mustard
-1 clove of garlic
-1 tsp honey