The Better Eating Series: Chicken Mastery & Flavor Building Blocks

Start the new year with a hands-on workshop designed to help you cook smarter, healthier, and more confidently at home. Join Chef Jesse Cross at The Wine Collective for an interactive class focused on mastering one of the most useful kitchen skills: cooking juicy, flavorful chicken that works in meals all week long.

You’ll learn how to achieve a perfect golden sear, how to finish chicken in the oven for tenderness and consistency, and how to build bold, fresh flavors using Jesse’s signature Better Eating Building Blocks.

This class is approachable for beginners and inspiring for seasoned home cooks. You’ll cook two complete dishes in class and take home five full recipes that make healthy weeknight cooking easier than ever.

What You’ll Learn

• How to sear and roast chicken so it turns out juicy and consistent
• How to layer flavor using five versatile building blocks:
– The Brightener (herb + citrus)
– Creamy Citrus Binder
– Umami Booster (quick pan glaze)
– Crunch Element
– Quick Pickle Pop
• How to turn one cooked protein into multiple healthy meals
• Strategies for better, more flavorful weeknight cooking

What You’ll Cook in Class

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Golden seared chicken, fresh herbs, citrus sauce, pickles, and crispy toppings over grains.

Chicken Fried Rice with Umami Booster
A fast, healthy weeknight meal that highlights pan technique and bold flavor.

What You’ll Take Home

All guests receive a recipe packet featuring five dishes, including the two made in class:
• Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
• Chicken Fried Rice
• Winter Chicken Broth Bowl
• Salsa Verde Chicken Skillet
• Better Eating Lunchbox Blueprint