Chicken In The Orchard Recipes

MATZO-MEAL FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and cloves in a bowl.
• Rinse chickens and pat dry. Cut each into pieces: breasts, wings, drumsticks and thighs. If the breast halves are very large, cut them in half crosswise. Season the chicken all over with the spice mixture, cover and refrigerate for a few hours.
• Beat the eggs with a fork in a shallow dish, then mix in 2 tablespoons water. Place matzo meal in another dish. Set up two racks over two large baking sheets lined with paper towels. Dip each chicken piece in the eggs to thoroughly coat, then in the matzo meal. Set on the racks, arranging breasts, wings, legs and thighs together. Let sit for about 15 minutes at room temperature so the coating can set.
• Meanwhile, add oil to a depth of 1 1/4 inches in a large, deep frying pan or Dutch oven and heat over medium to about 325 degrees. Working in batches by chicken parts and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a steady sizzle, fry the breasts then the dark meat until browned all around and 165 degrees or higher for white meat and 175 degrees for dark meat, 7 to 8 minutes per side. If needed, continue cooking pieces to brown evenly or cook through, about 4 minutes. Use your best judgment (and a meat thermometer): Crispy and golden brown on the outside doesn't necessarily mean done on the inside.
• Line large platters with paper towels. As the chicken pieces finish cooking, remove them with tongs and place them on the platters to drain. Sprinkle with salt, if you'd like, and serve hot or warm.

STEPHENSON'S RESTAURANTS BAKED CHICKEN'N" BUTTER AND CREAM

Steps:

• Dip chicken into water. Coat with mixture of flour and seasonings. Put skin side up into 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Dot with butter. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes (or until golden brown). Remove from oven. Mix 1/2 cup Nonfat Dry Milk Powder with 1 1/2 cups hot water. Pour milk around chicken. Cover with aluminum foil. Return to oven and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

CHEESY BACON ORCHARD CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Heat oil in large heavy ovenproof skillet on medium heat. Meanwhile, combine flour and pepper. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, to flour mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece. Add to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides.
• Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add potatoes, garlic and thyme to skillet; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Return chicken to skillet; cover with foil.
• Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, combine coating mix, bacon and paprika in medium bowl. Stir in cheese.
• Top chicken with apples and cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 min. or until potatoes and apples are tender, and chicken is done (165ºF).

CHICKEN IN THE ORCHARD

Steps:

• Wash chicken; dry on paper towels. Trim fat with scissors, if necessary. Pare, core, and quarter apples.
• In a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter; add shallot and basil. Cook shallot until slightly transparent; add half of chicken breasts; sauté over med. heat until golden-about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Add the remaining tablespoons butter and remaining chicken; sauté until golden--15 minute.
• Return all chicken to skillet; add apple. Cook gently, uncovered and stirring occasionally, 5 minute Add 1/4 Cup of wine, cook several min; add another 1/4 Cup wine; cook several minute longer.
• Add remaining wine, the salt, pepper, and nutmeg; continue cooking until apple is tender.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine cream, flour, Cognac, and egg yolks; mix well. Pour over chicken. Cook gently 5 more min., or until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Serve at once.