In-Person Class: Winner, Winner, Summer Chicken Dinner with April Dodd

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What’s on the Menu:
Chinese Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Chicken Adobado Tacos
Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Lemon Sauce

Description:
If you associate chicken with dry, bland childhood dinners, we present the workaday bird in a new light. At this hands-on cooking class at Milk Street—capped at just 14 attendees!—you’ll learn to make America’s favorite protein in three ways that are anything but dull. Our Chinese White-Cooked Chicken Salad uses a smart and simple technique to ensure tender white meat and perfectly cooked dark meat. Paired with crunchy vegetables and a punchy dressing, this is the kind of meal you’ll want to enjoy on patios and picnic blankets all summer long. Next up is Chicken Adobado Tacos, which get deep, rich flavor from braising chicken thighs in a boldly flavored sauce that’s big on chilies and spices. And for the grill fanatics out there, may we present our Moroccan Chicken Skewers, which employ only a brief marinade—for reasons we’ll nerd out about at length—before cooking quickly with high heat that can come from a broiler or a grill. Either way, they come out with a perfect smoky char that’s balanced by bright lemon dressing and fresh herbs. With practice, tasting and a little theory introduction, you will learn how to make chicken exciting.

This is a hands-on cooking class led by Milk Street instructors.

About April: April Dodd is Milk Street’s Associate Director of Education. She began her culinary career at Middlebury College, where her first food job was making enormous batches of granola. Since then, her cooking pursuits have included managing the college's summer food preservation program; working in an organic bakery in France; developing recipes for a cupcake shop; founding a culinary skills training program in Nairobi, Kenya; working as a consultant to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization; and a stint as the chef at a women-only retirement community in her hometown of Lexington, KY.

Our hands-on cooking classes are capped at 14 attendees. Students work in pairs of two at fully equipped stations. Each attendee requires their own ticket.

This class is vegetarian and can easily be adapted for gluten-free and nut-free diets. However, please note that Milk Street is not an allergen-free space; if your allergy is severe, please get in touch before registering to understand if this event is a good fit for you.

Thank you to the 2025 Annual Sponsors of the Cooking School who make our events possible:

• , whose Oleavia Extra-Virgin Olive Oils are made with olives that are harvested early, hand-picked and cold-pressed to ensure impeccable flavor. Use code MILK STREET to get 20% off your first order: https://www.coccinellastore.com/oleavia-evoo
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FAQs

Is this an in-person event?

Yes. This event will take place in person at our location at 177 Milk Street in Boston. Expect plenty of hands-on cooking - not just a demonstration! If you are looking for a livestream cooking class, you can find our upcoming virtual class calendar here.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking garages:

• Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
• 75 State Street

Trains:

• Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
• State Street on Blue and Orange Line
• Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
• Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines

Bus Lines:

• 4, 92, 93, 352, 354

The entrance to our school is directly across from 49 India Street. Our entrance doors have two bowties on them.

Is my registration ticket refundable?

No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event on these dates. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket, arranging reimbursement, and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.

Is a meal included?

Yes. In addition to a snack midway through class, you will sit down to a full dinner, served family-style, at about 7:30 pm.

I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?

We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at Y29va2luZ3NjaG9vbCB8IDE3N21pbGtzdHJlZXQgISBjb20= to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.

Are children allowed?

Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the class.

How many people does one ticket cover?

One ticket covers one attendee.

How early do I need to arrive?

You are welcome and encouraged to arrive up to 15 minutes before the event begins.

I'm an Insider. Do I get a discount to the in-person classes?

Yes! Insiders get 15% off their ticket. To access your discount, please send a message to Y29va2luZ3NjaG9vbCB8IDE3N21pbGtzdHJlZXQgISBjb20=.

This date doesn't work for me. Will this class be offered again soon?

We offer in-person events on a limited basis. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that this class will be offered again soon.

Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?

Write to us with any other questions at Y29va2luZ3NjaG9vbCB8IDE3N21pbGtzdHJlZXQgISBjb20=.

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