Archive for the 'Chicken' Category

Delicious fresh from the oven and just as delicious served cold.
8-12 pieces chicken, bone-in, skin on (whatever pieces you want)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 head garlic, separated, peeled & sliced
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
2 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 lemons, sliced very thinly
2 Tbsp. coarse salt
Into a bowl large enough to hold [...]

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A good-sized oven roaster chicken is perfect for this dish. The spices stick to the skin because of extra virgin olive oil rubbed over first. Enjoy with some homemade biscuits.

1 5 pound oven roaster chicken - sizes & weights vary slightly
3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons, quartered
1 large onion, cut into eighths - it’s [...]

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A delicious salad whereas the chicken is cut into nice little dice-chunks. Goes great on toasted whole wheat.
Salad:
4-5 large boneless, skinless, cooked chicken breast halves
1 Tbsp. lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 cup celery, small dice
1 tsp. dill (or 1 Tbsp. fresh)
Dressing:
3/4 cup mayonnaise (I only use Hellmann’s)
1/4 cup sour cream (or you can use [...]

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Definitely not your run of the mill chicken wings. These are tremendous hot or cold and they don’t require deep frying. Forget the blue cheese, just pass the napkins!
4-6 lbs. chicken wings
2 quarts white, regular flavored vinegar
1 heaping Tbsp. of sea salt - (DO NOT use table salt)
Into a large bowl or container (you may [...]

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Exquisite is the word to describe this dish.  It’s perfect for those of us who prefer not only boneless, but skinless fried chicken.  The coating cooks up so well and crunchy.  Have it cold with mayo, horseradish or spiced mustard slathered on a roll is heaven.

1 quart buttermilk
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
8-12 boneless, skinless breasts - slice in [...]

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While working out the ingredients, my sweet little dog was sitting on the floor at my feet impatiently waiting for the chicken to go in the oven - chicken being his all time favorite.  Because I know that onions are lethal to dogs, I decided to change the recipe just a bit for my little Angus boy.  [...]

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These are really delicious and don’t need to be added to a tomato sauce recipe.  I make these and serve with a garlic pasta alongside.
2 lbs. ground chicken
1 cup flavored breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino-Romano cheese
1 egg slightly beaten
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and [...]

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This simmers on the stove-top for 5 hours so it thickens and browns as it cooks.  It’s a great meal for when you are either raking leaves, decorating your Christmas tree or you just don’t want to stand over a stove.  Serve with white rice and garlic rolls.
2 Tbs. olive oil (extra virgin is best)
4 boneless, [...]

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A one dish meal that cooks in a little bit over an hour. Serve with big biscuits and a green salad.
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 small diced onion
1 small chopped green pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chili sauce
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 [...]

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I think you’ll like my rendition of Buffalo wings. These are perfect for any time. Please note: this recipe has been updated from my previous post - oven baking time works much, much better now)

Chicken wings - prepared, tips removed, etc.
Double this if needed:
4 Tbsp. margarine - (no butter for this, please)
2 tsp. white [...]

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