Big Daddys Downtown Roasted Chicken Recipes

BIG DADDY'S BAKED BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix Cider, Tomato Paste, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Hot Sauce, Cider Vinegar, Thyme, & Chili Paste in a bowl.
• Place 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce mixture aside for later use.
• Place chicken in a large zip-lock bag and pour the rest of BBQ sauce into the bag and shake well to coat the chicken. Marinade for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Place the chicken in a coated baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Poke the chicken with a fork, it is done when clear juice comes out of the chicken.
• After skimming the fat from the drippings, pour the drippings into a small sauce pan. Stir in the 1/4 cup of marinade set aside earlier. Cook over low heat for two minute while stirring.
• Pour over chicken.
• Place chicken in broiler and broil for 3-5 minutes to allow sauce to carmelize.
• Serve.

FUNKY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, add canola oil over medium heat.
• In a small bowl, mix together all spices. Use 1/2 of mix to season chicken. Let seasoned chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add flour and remaining seasoning mix. Toss chicken with seasoned flour and add to hot oil, 1 piece at a time. Cover pan with foil. Remove foil after 8 to 10 minutes and flip chicken. Cook until the chicken is golden brown. Remove from fryer to a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Season with salt, if desired, and serve.

BIG DADDY'S TANDOORI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, to taste, lemon juice, lemon zest, yogurt, garlic and ginger root until well incorporated. Add chicken and evenly cover with marinade. Cover with plastic wrap refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and put on the grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, turning frequently. Baste with remaining marinade while cooking. Lower heat to low and cover with grill lid. Continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes. Put the grits on a serving platter. Remove the chicken from the grill and serve on top of the grits.
• In a heavy-bottomed large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the milk and cream and bring to a boil. Whisk in the grits, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick and tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Add the Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, pepper and chives. Stir well. Keep warm until ready to use.

BIG DADDY'S KICK'N CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together until well incorporated and evenly distributed. Assemble the sandwiches by layering the chicken salad, lettuce, and tomato. Serve.

CHUNKY CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces until nicely colored and cooked through. Remove chicken to a large bowl and set aside.
• Using the same Dutch oven, stir in the flour. This will create a roux. Stir in the onions and peppers. Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan and stir in the heavy cream. Lower heat and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Once the sauce has thickened, add the chili powder, coriander, cumin, cayenne, black pepper and the salt. Stir and cook for a few minutes. Add the cannellini beans, chiles and the chicken and simmer for another 6 to 8 minutes. At the very end, mix in the sour cream. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with Cheddar and parsley.

SAVORY CHICKEN HASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot or water to a boil over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 12 to 14 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter. Add the onions, bell peppers and garlic and saute for a few minutes. Add the cayenne, salt, pepper, smoked paprika and oregano. Stir in the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until chicken is warmed through. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Stir in the chicken stock to add some moisture, along with the parsley and lemon juice. Allow to simmer for a few minutes. Add the cooked potatoes and put into the oven until the potatoes are crunchy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving bowl.