Chicken on a Bun

IngredientsServes 4 Vegetable oil, for baking sheet 8 slices white bread 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce Salt and pepper 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 1/2 ounces) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 4 pounds chicken parts (preferably legs, thighs, and wings), rinsed and patted dry Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously rub a [...]

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1. To ensure even cooking, let the chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting. 2. Discard any pop-up timers that come with the chicken; an instant-read thermometer gives a far more accurate reading. 3. Don’t forget to salt the cavity of the chicken; this will season the meat more effectively than salting [...]

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3 1/2 pounds Chicken — cut into 8 pieces, with breasts cut in half 3 tablespoons Olive oil 1 cup Onion — diced 3 Garlic cloves — finely chopped 1 3/4 pounds Eggplant — unpeeled, and cut into 1″ pieces 3 cups Chicken stock — fresh or canned 1 1/2 Cinnamon stick – (3″ long) [...]

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Chicken Stuffed with Potatoes and Olives 3 or 4 medium red or new potatoes, unpealed, cooked and cubed 8 to 10 stuffed green olives, chopped 1 tablespoon whole Rosemary to taste 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 canned flat anchovies, mashed (optional) 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to [...]

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1 frying chicken, cut into serving pieces Olive oil for frying 1/2 cup chopped shallots (can substitute red onion) 3 very ripe tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup dry vermouth 1 teaspoon oregano salt and black pepper to taste In a large frying pan, one with a cover, sauté the chicken in the olive oil. Remember, heat [...]

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3 1/2 lbs. cut up chicken 3 T. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, chopped 3 yellow onions 3 c. very ripe tomatoes 6 oz. green salad olives, stuffed with pimentos, drained 1 tsp. oregano black pepper 1 c. dry red wine salt to taste Brown chicken in olive oil. Use a large pan, and do [...]

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1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 scallions, chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 8 chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. dry sherry 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. capers, chopped 2 Tbsp. chicken stock (optional) Saute onions, garlic and scallions in olive oil [...]

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8 Chicken breasts Flour for dredging Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil for frying 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed ¼ cup dry white wine, Chablis type ½ cup sweet Marsala Dredge with flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté onions, garlic in oil until clear. Remove and deglaze with [...]

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Chicken kebabs Makes 6-8 kebabs • 500g/1lb 2oz free-range boneless chicken breasts • 4 courgettes, sliced very thinly lengthways • 6–8 skewers or sticks of fresh rosemary, lower leaves removed, tips kept on for the marinade • 1 handful of fresh coriander • 1 handful of fresh mint • 3 cloves of garlic • 6 [...]

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1 quart buttermilk 1/2 cup Essence, divided, recipe follows 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and crushed 2 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) chickens, cut into 8 pieces each 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper Peanut oil, for frying Mashed Potatoes, for serving, recipe follows Oven-Steamed Buttered Corn, for [...]

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