chicken "things"

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"FRIED" CHICKEN FINGERS


SERVES 4

¼ c. panko or plain dry bread crumbs
2 t. Parmesan
2 t. dried instant minced onion
¼ t. salt
1 lb. chicken tenders
Nonstick spray

Place oven rack in lowest position. Line sheet. Mix crumbs, cheese, onion and salt. Press tenders into it. Spray sheet. Bake halfway through - about 7 minutes. Remove from sheet; re-spray. Turn tenders over, bake until done - about 5 minutes.

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Best Chicken Croquettes


1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed creqam of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Shortening
1/2 cup milk

To make croquettes, combine 1/3 cup soup, chicken, bread crumbs, celery, onion and 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning. Mix well; shape into 6 croquettes or patties (if mixture is difficult to handle, chill before shaping). Roll in additional bread crumbs. In skillet, brown croquettes in shortening.

Meanwhile, in saucepan, combine remaining soup, 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning and milk. Heat; stir occasionally.

Serve with croquettes.

Makes 3 servings.

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CANDIED CHICKEN


6 boneless chicken breasts
1 C. maple syrup or pancake syrup
1/2 C. catsup
1/2 C. vinegar


Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Trim excess fat and skin from chicken and lay flat in a
13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Combine remaining ingredients in bowl and mix well with
a wire whisk. Pour over chicken breasts and bake for 30 to
45 minutes, until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened,
turning and basting two or three times during baking.

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Honey-Garlic Drumsticks

24 chicken drumsticks
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped garlic
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place the drumsticks on 2 rimmed baking sheets and season with the salt and pepper; bake for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the honey, garlic, and hot pepper sauce; mix well. Remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush with the sauce.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 more minutes, or until no pink remains and the juices run clear.

SERVING TIP: Make an extra batch of the honey-garlic sauce that you keep separate for serving as a dipping sauce with the baked wings.

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Lemon Pepper Chicken

A wonderful chicken recipe that is quick and easy to make.


1 Tbs butter
4 chicken breasts
1 bottle lemon-pepper seasoning


1. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts. Once the
breasts are just cooked, cover with the seasoning.

2 Cook for about 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 160°F. when
thermometer is inserted at thickest part and juices run clear when
cut.

Servings: 4

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Miami Chicken Legs

2 lbs chicken legs
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 dash salt & pepper
2 minced garlic cloves

Wash and dry chicken.
Prepare marinade-basting sauce by combining all the ingredients.
Place chicken in a bowl and pour marinade over it. Marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Remove chicken from marinade and reserve for use as basting sauce.
Place chicken on preheated grill or broiler. Baste with sauce on all sides.
Grill chicken, basting and turning every 10 min for about 30 min or until chicken is done and juices run clear when pierced with fork.

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Quick Chicken


4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 ounces Dijon mustard
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup bacon bits
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Slather mustard evenly over chicken, then pour teriyaki sauce evenly over all. Sprinkle with bacon bits, then cover with cheese.

3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes

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PINEAPPLE SALSA CHICKEN



1 lb. boneless chicken pieces
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 oz.) jar pineapple salsa
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T.1 fresh cilantro


Spray baking dish with vegetable spray. Place chicken pieces in baking dish.

Combine pineapple, salsa, garlic and cilantro; pour over chicken and bake until tender, about 45-55 minutes.

Yields 4-6 servings

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Awesome Cajun Chicken Wings



1 (5 lb) bag chicken wings
1 tablespoon cayenne
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil


Rinse chicken and pat dry.
(if wings are whole, cut off and discard pointed tip and halve wings at the main joint.)

In food processor or blender, combine all remaining ingredients,EXCEPT oil.

Process until well blended.

With machine on, slowly pour in oil and process until a thick paste forms.
In a large bowl, combine wings and paste.

Toss until wings are well coated.

Cover and refrigerate over night.

Broil or grill wings until nicely browned outside and cooked through.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Coca-Cola Glazed Chicken Wings



3/4 cup Coca-Cola
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
1 small onion - chopped
10 chicken wings



In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients, except wings. Heat to
boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Bake
wings at 350: for 25 minutes. Pour sauce over wings & bake 10 minutes
longer at 375°F.