Ritas Kickin Onion Chicken Recipes

RITA'S KICKIN' ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in shallow baking dish.
• Combine olive oil and Onion Onion.
• Brush on chicken breasts.
• Bake uncovered at 375 for 40-45 minutes.

OVEN-FINISHED KICKIN' CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pour white wine into a large container with a lid and immerse chicken into wine. Squeeze a freshly cut lemon into the chicken and wine (and add about 2-4oz Dole Orange Pineapple juice if you would choose), Place airtight lid over the container and place it in the fridge).
• Mix together the spices with the following proportions: 35% salt, 10% pepper, 5% Cayenne pepper, 20% Garlic Salt, 15% Crushed Red Pepper, 13% Tony's, and 2% Paprika. Blend evenly together.
• PRODUCE: If you buy them pre-chopped, you will be able to skip most of the prep work.
• Sauté all of your peppers and onions in olive oil until crisp and aromatic.
• As soon as you finish sautéing the produce, remove container with chicken from the fridge and the lid. Add a generous amount of butter on top of the chicken and then empty your freshly sautéed produce into the container, secure the lid, and place back into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• After about 30 minutes in the fridge, Preheat oven to 350, remove container from the fridge. Pull out individual chicken breasts, removing all chopped peppers or onions that are stuck to it, season with the mixed spices and place on a hot pan with olive oil.
• Cook until a nice sear has been achieved on both sides and remove from heat.
• Pour the ingredients in the container (Wine, peppers and onions, etc) into the frying pan and place the frying pan on the middle rack of the oven for 15-20 minutes. (If you are only cooking one 2 breast halves, pour the entire container into the pan, otherwise, pour until the chicken is half immersed).
• After 15-20 minutes in the oven, remove pan and allow chicken to rest for about 5 minutes.
• Pour a portion of the white wine mixture from the pan over the chicken when you plate it for a little extra flavor as well as some of the peppers and onions. Chicken SHOULD be cooked perfectly every time, but ALWAYS check before eating.

TASTY ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Place onions in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with onions. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

CRISPY ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup crushed onions. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with onions. , Place in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Top with remaining onions; drizzle with any remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the honey, mustard, red-pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; whisk until smooth. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper, then add to the mixture, coating it well. Set aside at room temperature, stirring it once while you make the onions.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then add the onions in an even layer. Season with salt, then cook, mostly undisturbed, for 4 minutes more, stirring every minute or so. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and stir to combine. (It will look crowded, and that's OK.) Allow to cook mostly undisturbed until the mushrooms shrink and start to brown, about 4 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
• Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and allow the onions to cook until they start to color, stirring and lowering the heat as necessary to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Push the onions and mushrooms to the edges of the skillet, then add the chicken pieces to the center. Pour any remaining marinade (there will be very little) over the onions and mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, then combine the chicken and vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. (Reduce the heat to medium if the onions look like they are burning at any point.)
• Add the remaining 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, stirring and scraping up anything on the bottom of the skillet. Season to taste with salt.
• Remove from the heat and top with the parsley and cheese, if using. Serve with bread or pasta.

RITA'S LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken in 1 1/2 inch pieces.
• Combine cornstarch, salt and pepper.
• Mix in egg yolks and water.
• Dip chicken in mixture and fry until golden brown, drain on paper towels.
• Sauce: Combine all ingredients, cook until sauce boils and thickens.
• Add green onions and chicken.
• Serve with rice and a stir-fried vegetable.