Chicken 101 with Chef Wendi James

About this event

Ready to break down a whole chicken? There’s a reason professional chefs start here. A whole chicken is one of the most economical and versatile things you can buy — but most home cooks never learn to break one down themselves. Chef Wendi James changes that in one hands-on evening, unlocking a fundamental skill that will quietly transform the way you cook and shop for the rest of your life.

You’ll create four recipes:

• Roasted Glazed Drumsticks

• Buttermilk Fried Wings

• Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Salad

• Lemon Garlic Braised Chicken Thighs

About Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu

in Paris in 1997 and has completed advanced courses in chocolate and sugar from The French Pastry in Chicago. Since 1997, her work experience includes stints at Restaurant Gerard Besson (Paris), Restaurant Daniel (New York), The Inn at Little Washington (Virginia), and Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago).

Wendi also holds a BA in Hospitality Management from the University of Illinois. You can find this talented Chicago native offering culinary instruction and planning events at various venues in the DC metropolitan area. Wendi travels to Paris yearly to continue to explore the city she loves and all the delicious delicacies that Paris offers. She would love to share her experience and love of food with you.

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From Cooking with Chef Wendi James