Brief Summary
This video demonstrates a spontaneous cooking session where the creator prepares a Cajun roasted chicken and Parmesan asparagus using available ingredients. The process involves seasoning and roasting a whole chicken, creating a creamy Parmesan sauce for asparagus, and adjusting the recipe on the fly based on the cooking progress.
- The creator uses a variety of seasonings and improvises the recipe based on available ingredients.
- The video highlights real-life cooking adjustments and learning from mistakes.
- The final dishes include a Cajun roasted chicken and Parmesan asparagus.
Intro
The creator begins by stating that she will be making a meal using ingredients she has on hand, including an onion, a whole chicken, and frozen asparagus. She mentions her intention to use up vegetables for broth and notes that she washes her chicken.
Preparing the Chicken
The creator preheats the oven to 375 degrees. She seasons the chicken with Cajun/Creole seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, massaging the seasonings into the chicken. She then places onion pieces around the chicken in the baking dish. The chicken is then placed in the oven to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Making Parmesan Asparagus
To prepare the Parmesan asparagus, the creator uses Creole or Cajun seasoning, chicken bouillon, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes for heat. She melts half a stick of butter to create a sauce, dusting it with flour and adding heavy whipping cream. After turning off the heat, she adds Parmesan cheese.
Baking Asparagus and Adjustments
The asparagus is placed in the oven alongside the chicken. After about 45 minutes, the creator notices the asparagus is too greasy. To fix this, she adds panko breadcrumbs to absorb the grease and create a crusty top, then returns it to the oven. She reflects that she should have used less butter and added the panko earlier.
Final Thoughts
The creator acknowledges the adjustments made during the cooking process, emphasizing that real-life cooking involves learning and adapting. She sets the asparagus aside to cool, confident that it will still taste delicious despite the adjustments.
