Chicken Recipes

Swiss Chicken Cutlets Serves 4

2 thin slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese (about 2 ounces)
4 chicken cutlets (4 ounces each) ¼ in thick
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine
½ cup reduced sodium-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Chopped fresh parsley and fresh oregano sprigs for garnish

Cut each cheese slice in half; place one half on top of each cutlet. Starting with a short end, tightly roll up cutlets, jelly-roll style. Tie securely with string.
On waxed paper, combine flour and pepper. Mix well. Add cutlets; toss gently to cote.
In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cutlets; cook, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Add broth, wine and oregano to skillet. Increase heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened , about 10 to 12 minutes. Place on a serving plate; remove string. Garnish with parsley and oregano sprigs.


ITALIAN CHICKEN
2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 green pepper
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
Sliced onion
1 lg. jar spaghetti sauce
Chicken (boneless) breasts, quartered
Wash chicken. Mix flour, salt, pepper and garlic together. Coat chicken, brown in oil, then drain. Top chicken with peppers and onions (sliced). Add sauce on top. Cover and simmer about 1 hour. Serve with spaghetti.


LEMON - PARSLEY CHICKEN BREASTS
2 whole chicken breasts, boned & skinned
1/3 c. white wine
1/3 c. lemon juice
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
3 tbsp. breadcrumbs
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. parsley, fresh
In a measuring cup, combine wine, lemon juice and garlic. Pound each breast until 1/4 inch thick and lightly coat with breadcrumbs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown chicken, 5 minutes on each side. Stir wine mixture and pour over chicken in skillet. Sprinkle on parsley and let simmer 5 minutes. Serve with pan juices.



SUNDAY FRIED CHICKEN
1 whole chicken or any combo of chicken pieces
1 to 2 c. of flour for coating
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. Crisco
2 beaten eggs
Wash and dry chicken parts. Combine salt, pepper, and flour and coat chicken. Dip each piece in egg mixture and brown each side in hot, melted shortening and butter. Lower heat and cook for about 15 minutes more on each side. Use heavy iron or aluminum frypan if possible.
Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Pour all but 3 tablespoons of fat from pan and return to heat. Add 3 tablespoons flour to pan and stir with fat until lightly browned. Add 2 cups of milk and some parsley or parsley flakes and cook on medium heat until thick. Put in gravy boat and serve with the chicken that you have arranged on a platter.


CHICKEN IN ORANGE SAUCE
4 chicken breast halves
1/4 c. flour
Salt and pepper
4 tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 c. orange juice
Coat each half breast with seasoned flour. Melt margarine in pan and saute each side over medium heat until lightly browned. Add orange juice and cover. Cook about 15 to 20 minutes more on reduced heat until done.
Serve over rice, if desired, with the sauce. Serves 4.


MARINATED CHICKEN
1 c. soy sauce
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. dry sherry or wine
1/4 chopped green onion
1 garlic clove
Pinch of pepper
Combine all ingredients in a glass or ceramic container and mix well. Marinate chicken for 12 to 24 hours then either grill or broil. Makes enough for 4 to 6 pieces of chicken.


GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FLORIDA BARBEQUE SAUCE
Chicken for grilling
2 sticks butter
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1/2 c. ketchup
2 bottles prepared horseradish (9 oz.)
Juice of 3 lemons, or 1 c. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce (optional)
In a stainless steel pot, melt butter slowly. Add vinegar, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes to blend flavors. Use as a basting sauce on chicken. Sauce may be frozen.


CHICKEN SHISH - KA - BOBS
3 lb. chicken, cut in chunks or strips marinade in mixture of
1/3 c. teriyaki sauce
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. chili sauce
1/4 c. honey
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Alternate chicken on skewers with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, pineapples, chunked green peppers, chunked onions. Grill and enjoy.


Betty White's Chicken Wings Pacifica
3 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Arrange wings in shallow baking pan. Heat butter, soy sauce, sugar, water
and mustard until butter and sugar melt. Cool; pour over wings and
marinate at least 2 hours, turning once or twice. Bake in same pan at 375:
for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.