Classic Sunday Fried Chicken

Classic Sunday Fried Chicken

Portions:4
Cooking Time:45 minutes
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Equipment

  • Heavy iron or aluminum frypan
  • paper towels

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken or any combo of chicken pieces
  • 1 to 2 cups flour for coating
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons Crisco or other vegetable shortening
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups milk
  • Parsley or parsley flakes for garnish

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the chicken parts thoroughly.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the salt, pepper, and flour for coating the chicken.
  • Dip each chicken piece in the beaten eggs, then coat it thoroughly with the seasoned flour mixture.
  • In a heavy iron or aluminum frypan, heat the butter and Crisco over medium-high heat until melted and hot.
  • Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot fat in the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Brown each side of the chicken until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and continue cooking the chicken for about 15 minutes more on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the pan, then return it to the heat.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the remaining fat in the pan and stir until lightly browned.
  • Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes gravy-like in consistency.
  • Season the gravy with parsley or parsley flakes, if desired.
  • Transfer the gravy to a gravy boat and serve it alongside the fried chicken, arranged on a platter.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this classic fried chicken with a crisp and refreshing white wine such as Chardonnay or a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir to complement the rich flavors of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 520 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Classic Chicken Cacciatore

Classic Chicken Cacciatore

Portions:4
Cooking Time:1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 package chicken about 3-4 lbs, cut into serving pieces
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup sherry
  • 1 can 15 oz stewed tomatoes
  • 1 can 6 oz mushrooms, drained
  • 1 package Italian dressing mix
  • ¼ cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a large pot, boil the chicken pieces until they are fully cooked.
  • Reserve the water for boiling rice later.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and cut it into small squares.
  • In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Brown the chicken squares in the melted butter and sherry.
  • Add the stewed tomatoes (with their juices), drained mushrooms, Italian dressing mix, chopped green pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaf to the skillet.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • While the chicken cacciatore is simmering, cook rice in the reserved chicken water according to package instructions.
  • Once the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove the bay leaf.
  • Serve the chicken cacciatore over the cooked rice.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this hearty chicken cacciatore with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti or Merlot to complement the rich flavors of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 390 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 24 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine European / Italian

Creamy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Creamy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Portions:8
Cooking Time:1 hour 15 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 lbs. cooked chicken cut into pieces
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 1 package Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Baking Dish:

  • Grease a baking dish.

Make the Sauce:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, and sour cream.
  • Mix well.

Combine with Chicken:

  • Add the cooked chicken pieces to the soup mixture.
  • Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.

Assemble the Casserole:

  • Layer the chicken mixture and the dry stuffing mix alternately in the prepared baking dish.

Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

Serve:

  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair this creamy chicken casserole with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir to complement the richness of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 570 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 45 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g
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Cuisine American
Diets Nut free

Tomato-Mushroom Skillet Chicken

Tomato-Mushroom Skillet Chicken

Portions:4
Cooking Time:1 hour
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Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ to 3 lb. chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 1 can 14 oz. whole tomatoes, peeled and undrained
  • 1 jar 4 1/2 oz. sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix
  • Hot cooked noodles gluten-free if desired

Instructions

  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat olive or vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the chicken pieces in the hot oil until they are golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the whole tomatoes (undrained) and sliced mushrooms.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix.
  • Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato and mushroom mixture.
  • Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • Serve the chicken and tomato-mushroom sauce over hot cooked noodles, if desired.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this tomato-mushroom skillet chicken with a medium-bodied red wine such as Merlot or a light and fruity white wine like Pinot Grigio to complement the flavors of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 370 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 23 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Mozzarella-Crusted Chicken Skillet

Mozzarella-Crusted Chicken Skillet

Portions:6
Cooking Time:29 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 6 slices Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Dip each boneless, skinless chicken breast in beaten eggs, then coat them with breadcrumbs.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat.
  • Add minced garlic and crumble in the chicken bouillon cube.
  • Stir to combine and melt the bouillon cube.
  • Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet.
  • Increase the heat to medium and brown the chicken on both sides until golden brown.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the chicken broth.
  • Allow the chicken to simmer in the broth until heated through.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, place a slice of Mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast.
  • Cover the skillet and let it sit for a minute or two until the cheese melts and becomes gooey.
  • Serve hot, and enjoy!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful Mozzarella-crusted chicken skillet with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir or a crisp white wine like Chardonnay to complement the richness of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Lemon-Parsley Chicken Cutlets

Lemon-Parsley Chicken Cutlets

Portions:2
Cooking Time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • cup white wine
  • cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs gluten-free if desired
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In a measuring cup, combine the white wine, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
  • Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper.
  • Pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Lightly coat each flattened chicken breast with breadcrumbs, pressing them gently onto the surface.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the chicken breasts in the hot skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Stir the wine mixture and pour it over the browned chicken breasts in the skillet.
  • Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken, then cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken cutlets with the pan juices spooned over the top.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair these lemon-parsley chicken cutlets with a crisp and refreshing white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied Pinot Grigio to complement the citrusy flavors of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 390 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 36 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course Chicken / Fruit / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Italian Style Chicken with Peppers and Onions

Italian Style Chicken with Peppers and Onions

Portions:4
Cooking Time:1 hour 15 minutes
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Equipment

  • Skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • cup flour gluten-free if desired
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 green pepper sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 large jar spaghetti sauce
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, quartered

Instructions

  • Wash the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
  • Coat each chicken breast quarter in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the coated chicken pieces on all sides in the hot oil.
  • Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • In the same skillet, add the sliced green pepper and onion.
  • Sauté until they are slightly softened.
  • Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet, arranging them on top of the peppers and onions.
  • Pour the spaghetti sauce over the chicken in the skillet, ensuring all pieces are covered.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Serve hot with spaghetti or your preferred side dish.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this Italian-style chicken dish with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti or Sangiovese to complement the rich flavors of the sauce and the savory chicken.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 490 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 28 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 12 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine European / Italian

Honey-Spiced Cajun Chicken Linguine

Honey-Spiced Cajun Chicken Linguine

Portions:2
Cooking Time:25 minutes
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Equipment

  • Fry pan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Paul Prudhomme’s Seafood Magic seasoning
  • 10 oz. chicken breast pounded thin
  • Cooked linguine gluten-free if desired
  • 3 mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 3 oz. cream
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Pat the pounded chicken breast with Paul Prudhomme’s Seafood Magic seasoning to coat evenly.
  • Heat a fry pan over high heat.
  • Add a little olive oil to the pan.
  • Sear the seasoned chicken breast on both sides until cooked through.
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and diced tomato.
  • Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Return the sliced chicken to the pan with the mushrooms and tomato.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, honey, and cream.
  • Pour this mixture over the chicken in the pan.
  • Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken.
  • Toss in the cooked linguine, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful Cajun chicken linguine with a crisp and fruity white wine such as Chardonnay or a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir to complement the spicy and sweet flavors of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 680 kcal | Carbohydrates: 79 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 4 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Spiced Chicken Tikka Skewers

Spiced Chicken Tikka Skewers

Portions:4
including marinating time 6 hours 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skewers or broiler pan

Ingredients

  • cup yogurt
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 ½ inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced into rings
  • 2 large tomatoes sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves chopped

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, crushed garlic cloves, chopped ginger, grated onion, chili powder, ground coriander, and salt.
  • Mix well to make the marinade.
  • Add the chicken breast cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the broiler or grill.
  • Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers or arrange them on a broiler pan.
  • Broil or grill the chicken for 5 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and have a slight char on the edges.
  • Garnish the cooked chicken tikka with thinly sliced onion rings, tomato slices, and chopped fresh coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair these flavorful chicken tikka skewers with a crisp and refreshing white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 240 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g
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Cuisine India

Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet

Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet

Portions:4
Cooking Time:45 minutes
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Equipment

  • Skillet with lid

Ingredients

  • 3 to 3 ½ lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • 1 ½ cups instant rice
  • 1 10 1/2 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon crystals or 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add butter or margarine and allow it to melt.
  • Place the chicken pieces into the skillet and brown them on both sides.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the instant rice to the skillet.
  • Stir to coat the rice with the melted butter.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup, water, and chicken bouillon crystals or cube.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour half of the soup mixture over the rice in the skillet.
  • Place the browned chicken pieces back into the skillet on top of the rice.
  • Pour the remaining soup mixture over the chicken.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this comforting chicken and rice skillet with a light and fruity white wine like a Pinot Grigio or a medium-bodied red wine such as Merlot.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 430 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 22 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American