I had a hard time coming up with the name for this schwarma-inspired chicken dish. Why? I don’t want to be culturally appropriative as this is not at all authentic. The flavors, however, remind me of chicken schwarma I have had in the past and hope to have again someday.… Keep reading...
Easy Chicken Recipes
Chicken Thighs and the Reduced Budget
Dear Home-Ec 101,
My husband was recently laid off -sound familiar?- and we really need to cut our food budget while he looks for a new job. In your opinion, what’s the most economical cut of meat or poultry I can get to feed our family?… Keep reading...
Garlic and Soy Chicken Thighs
Heather says:
The humble chicken thigh certainly doesn’t get as much attention as its counterpart the boneless skinless chicken breast. In my area, boneless, skinless chicken breasts have been running in the neighborhood of $5 a pound on sale, which makes thighs much more attractive.… Keep reading...
Easy Grilled Buffalo Wings
Heather says:
Sometimes I go on food kicks. I don’t know why, not too long ago it was Tex Mex all the time. Right now, I just can’t get enough of buffalo sauce. While I would love to indulge in buffalo chicken sandwiches frequently, that’s just not a reasonable choice.… Keep reading...
Fried Chicken Thighs, Marinated in Homemade Italian Dressing
For a full breakdown on exactly how to fry chicken, I invite you to check out Buttermilk Fried Chicken.
Heather says:
We don’t fry chicken often, but sometimes when chicken thighs are well under $1 per pound the temptation is overwhelming.… Keep reading...
Chicken, Roasted and Marinated in Balsamic
Heather says:
This recipe for roast chicken tastes like effort marinated in herbs and vinegar. Really, it’s a throw together and toss in the oven kind of dish. I won’t tell if you don’t, sometimes I like to pretend I’m working harder than I am.… Keep reading...
Chicken With Caramelized Garlic and Brown Sugar Glaze
Simple garlic and brown sugar glaze recipe for chicken parts, such as legs and thighs or a cut up chicken.
Southern Fried Chicken
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Heather says:
Fried chicken doesn’t sound fearless, does it? You must remember, Home Eccers, that I live in a part of the country where grown men will fight over whose Meemaw had the best recipe for any number of meals.… Keep reading...
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe: Fearless Friday
Heather says:
My husband is always asking for chicken pot pie and I realized my avoidance is part of some bizarre personal boundary. (It has to do with the amount of work for a meal in relation to my own general enjoyment).… Keep reading...
Oven Fried Chicken
Heather says:
This recipe is versatile, use any 3 – 5lbs of bone in chicken, use breasts, thighs, or a cut up a whole chicken. If you have young children they can help with shaking, but only if your container has a tight fitting lid or said child is old enough to understand they need to be careful.… Keep reading...
Spatchcock Chicken
Heather says:
I have said it before, but whole chickens are often a great buy. I am a huge fan of cooking once and eating several times, but how do you reap the benefit when it is is too warm for the oven? … Keep reading...
Chicken Fingers, Oven Fried
Heather says:
Homemade chicken fingers are a cinch to make, typically a hit with kids, and leftovers are great to liven up a salad.
Easy Chicken Finger Recipe Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbs (bread, cracker, or unsweetened cereal)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- just enough vegetable oil to thinly coat a cookie sheet
I find partially frozen breasts easier to work with.… Keep reading...