Ep 86. Emeril's Champagne Chicken + Rach's Healthy Veggie Quinoa Bowls
- January 9, 2023
Rachael Ray returns with an all-new episode of season 18, featuring Emeril's Champagne Chicken and Rach's Healthy Veggie Quinoa Bowls. The episode is a one-stop-shop for food lovers, combining the perfect combination of healthy and indulgent dishes.
The show starts with Rachael's healthy veggie quinoa bowls, a recipe perfect for people who want to eat healthy while also enjoying delicious, flavorful meals. The dish is made with quinoa, a staple superfood that's high in protein and gluten-free. Rachael also adds several types of colorful veggies like carrots, cucumber, radishes, pickles, and kale, giving the dish a natural crunch and color. Not only that, she also adds a homemade turmeric dressing to give the dish an extra flavor boost. The dish is complete and cooks are craving for more!
Next, Rachael brings in the legendary Emeril Lagasse to show off his recipe for Champagne Chicken. The dish gets its name from the fact that champagne is a critical ingredient in the cooking process. Chef Emeril starts by adding butter to a hot skillet, before adding shallots and garlic to create an aromatic base. Next, he deglazes the pan with champagne, creating a rich and flavorful sauce. He then adds chicken breasts to the pan, allowing them to cook until golden brown before removing them from the skillet.
To finish the dish, Emeril prepares a delicious sauce comprising heavy cream, dijon mustard, thyme, and chicken stock, which gets added to the skillet. He adds the chicken back to the skillet and allows it to cook through, so it's tender and juicy. To serve, Emeril plates the chicken alongside a healthy portion of Rach's veggie quinoa bowls.
Apart from the delicious meals, the show also covers several food tips and life hacks, including Rachael's quick and easy method for cooking and peeling hard-boiled eggs. Chef Emeril also shares his tips for making the perfect roast chicken, a cooking skill that every home cook should master. The show is a perfect combination of kitchen know-how and mouth-watering cuisine, and not to be missed by anyone who loves good food.
In summary, the show Rachael Ray season 18 episode 86 is an ode to nutritious yet flavorful cooking. Through the recipes and tips provided, this episode proves that healthy food can be exciting and indulgent, whereas it is paired with some chefs' classics. Overall an enjoyable show for food lovers and cooks alike.
