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The best chicken salad is from leftover…

Fried chicken or deli chicken!
No joke, ladies. Next time you have chicken to go, leave the not-so-juicy breast meat for chicken salad sandwiches the day after. Tonight I used Popeyes fried chicken, skin and all. Chop fine, then toss with mayo, a dash of lemon juice, my secret ingredient – a dollop of cream cheese [...]

Traditional Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

From my family’s kitchen
1 chicken, cut into partsChicken stock (optional)½ can of roux2 large onions, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped1 stalk of celery, chopped1 lb. plain smoked sausage, sliced into coinsCajun seasoningSalt/pepperGarlic powderOnion powder
Fill a large soup pot 1/3 full of water and/or chicken stock. Heat to boiling and add roux, [...]

Savoury Broiled Chicken

1/4 cup melted margarine1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder3 lb. chicken, cut up or 3 lb. pieces
Mix margarine well with seasonings. Place chicken skin side down on broiler rack and brush with half of margarine. Broil about 6 inches from heat about 15 to 20 minutes. [...]

Italian Chicken

Recipe from T.O.She says, “It’s my mom’s creation.”
boneless, skinless chicken breastsjar of favourite tomato saucepinch of oreganopinch of minced onions
Heat oven to 350F. Line a baking pan with tinfoil with long ends extending on either side of the pan (used later to cover the chicken while cooking). Place skinless, boneless chicken breasts flat in the [...]

Southern Fried Chicken

From Southern Living Annual Recipes 2000:
3 quarts water1 tablespoon salt1 – 2 & 1/2 pound fryer chicken, cut up1 teaspoon salt1 taspoon pepper1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups vegetable oil1/4 cup bacon drippings
Combine water and salt in a large bowl; add chicken. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Drain chicken and rinse with cold water; pat [...]


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