It can be baked, roasted, broiled, boiled, fried, added to casseroles, served with broth and noodles, or enjoyed as appetizers with special sauces
The simple chicken is a versatile addition to any freezer and often the salvation of homemakers faced with unexpected guests or other challenges.
This week’s recipes turn the spotlight onto a variety of ways to enjoy chicken.
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Chicken Casserole
- 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 soup can of water
- 1 small can mushroom pieces, with liquid
- 1 1/2 cups instant rice
- Parmesan cheese
Brown chicken then place in a buttered casserole. Combine soup mix, water, mushrooms and rice. Pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 60 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes longer.
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Grilled Lemon Chicken
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Place chicken in a shallow glass dish. Combine other ingredients in a jar and shake well. Pour over chicken. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
Remove chicken from marinade and grill on a preheated barbecue for 25 minutes, or cook in the oven at 350 degrees F until juices run clear.
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Chicken and Broccoli Quiche
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into pieces
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup biscuit mix
- salt and pepper and other seasonings to taste
- 300 gram pkg. frozen broccoli, chopped, thawed and drained
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix 2 cups cheese, chicken, onion and broccoli in a greased, round pan.
Beat milk and eggs and seasonings and gradually add biscuit mix and beat until smooth. Pour over chicken.
Bake 45-50 minutes until a knife comes out clean. Top with remaining cheese and bake until all the cheese is melted. Let cool for 5 minutes then slice into pieces.
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Chicken Wings
- 3-4 lbs. chicken wings and drumettes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsps. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soya sauce
Coat wings in flour and brown in butter in a frying pan. Mix dry ingredients in small saucepan. Add liquids and stir. Cook until thickened. Stir frequently.
Pour over wings and bake for 45 minutes in a moderate oven.
Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
