Chicken Recipes

                                  Brown chicken.  Remove to 9x13 baking pan.  Add                                                                  broccoli and potatoes.  Mix soup, milk, and Yardbird                                                             Chicken Rub.  Pour over chicken, potatoes, and broccoli.                                Cook @ 350 for 1- 1 ½ hours.

 Baked Chicken Salad

You want to have everything set up before you begin frying your chicken, it will make everything go smoothly! Set a colander in a pie dish.  Place a few paper towels in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan.  Preheat the oven to 200F.  Mix the flour and seasoning in a bowl and have beaten eggs ready in a separate bowl. In a stove top skillet (at least 3 ½ inch sides and will hold at least 4-5 pieces of chicken at a time) heat oil to about 375 - medium high. If you have an electric deep fryer, such as a FryDaddy, that's also a great option.  You want about ¾ inch oil in the bottom of your skillet, more if needed.  You don't want your oil too hot to where it will burn the chicken on the outside without being cooked through so monitor closely. 

Take each piece of chicken (completely thawed) and place first in the egg, then in the flour mix, then place into the ready oil.  I cook about 4-5 pieces of chicken at a time depending on the size of the pieces.  When the chicken is golden brown on the face down side, then flip them and continue cooking until the 2^nd side is golden brown.  Place the cooked pieces in the colander that's set in a pie dish so the excess oil can drip off.  Allow it to drip for about a minute to a minute in a half.  While this is dripping you can start your second batch of chicken.  While the 2^ndbatch is cooking, move the first batch from the colander to the ready baking dish and place in the preheated oven.  This is just to keep them warm while you continue cooking the rest of the chicken.  Repeat this process until you have cooked all of your chicken.  

 Barbecue Chicken

Grilled Sweet Chipotle Chicken legs 

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.  Pat chicken legs dry, then coat all over with the seasoning.  Grill over medium high heat until done.  Just before done, glaze with the sauce and leave it on until caramelized.  You'll know when your chicken is done when no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F.  Serve with the celery sticks and ranch dressing for both the chicken and celery.

 Garlic Chicken

Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag and cover with olive oil and seasoning (about 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 tablespoon seasoning per pound of chicken).  Marinade at least an hour and then you are ready to cook.  You can bake, grill or cook your chicken in a skillet on stove top.  Whichever you choose, the flavor can't be beat!

 Chicken Kabobs

Alternate the chicken and veggies on your skewer sticks then season all over the with Yard Bird Seasoning.  For something extra, sprinkle on a little OMGarlic as well! Grill over medium high heat until the chicken is cooked through. We like to serve this with some Sweet Chipotle on the side for dipping!

 Hot Wings

Heat oil in deep fryer to 350.  Beat eggs lightly in a small bowl.  Add milk.  Season wings with Yard Bird seasoning. Dip wings in egg/milk mixture, then dredge in flour.  Fry wings in oil until golden brown.  Drain Preheat oven to 250. Mix vinegar and Van Roehling Sweet Chipotle sauce in medium bowl.  Dip drained wings in sauce mixture; and place on baking pan in the oven for 10 min for sauce to caramelize on wings.  To grill:  Season wings with Yard Bird seasoning. Place wings on grill for 30 min.  Just before wings are ready to take off grill, brush with Van Roehling Chipotle Glaze sauce.  Allow to caramelize, turn and repeat on second side.  Serve

 Chicken Enchiladas with A Kick!

Toppings: diced tomato, chopped avocado, chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives

Stir together 1/2 c sour cream and Yard Bird seasoning, add next 4 ingredients and mix. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over each tortilla and roll up.  Arrange in a lightly greased 13x9" baking dish.  Coat tortillas with vegetable cooking spray.  Bake @ 350 for 35-40 min. until golden brown.  Stir together 1 c sour cream and Tequila Green salsa.  Spoon over hot enchiladas, and sprinkle with toppings.

 Stuffed Chicken Cutlets

Heat oven to 400. In a medium bowl, combine feta, peppers, olives, onions, and OMGarlic seasoning.  Place cutlets on a flat surface, smooth side down.  Spoon 2 Tbsp. feta mixture in center of each cutlet; fold up short sides over cheese, then long sides, making a packet. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.  Arrange cutlets, seam side down on baking sheet and dust with Yard Bird seasoning to taste.  Bake until chicken is opaque throughout, about 20-30 min.

 Creamy Chicken Casserole

In 2 qt. saucepan, combine soup, water, and seasoning.  Stir in rice and chicken, reduce heat to low.  Cover; cook 25 min until rice is tender, stirring often.  Remove from heat and serve.  (May also use leftover Turkey)

 Cheese Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Butter, melted

Combine cheese, olives, and hot sauce.  Mix well.  Divide into 6 balls.  Mix chicken, onion, and Yard Bird seasoning.  Shape into 12 patties.  Place cheese ball in middle of 6 patties; top with remaining patties and pinch edges closed.  Grill over med-hot coals 5-6 min on each side.  Split buns, brush with butter and grill to heat. Serve burgers on buns

 Chicken Broccoli Potato

Prick potatoes with fork, wrap individually in foil, place in slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours (or 1 hr. in oven on 400; or 5-6 min in microwave without foil)

When potatoes are done, sprinkle tenders with Yard Bird seasoning and heat in microwave.  Meanwhile, steam broccoli to crisp tender.  Remove foil from potatoes, slit each lengthwise.  Spoon 1/4th chicken and 1/4th broccoli into each slit, top with melted cheese.

 Honey Orange BBQ Chicken

Mix orange juice with Honey Jalapeno sauce.  Set aside.  Sprinkle chicken all over with Yard Bird seasoning.  Arrange chicken, thickest parts to the outside edges in rectangular, microwavable dish.  Cover with vented plastic wrap.  Microwave on high 10-12 min, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 5 min, until edges of chicken begin to cook.  Immediately grill chicken, covered, bone sides down over medium coals 15-20 min, brushing frequently with sauce mixture.  Turn occasionally.  (Chicken may be cooked entire time -approx. 45 min- on grill.  Brush with sauce frequently, but toward end of cooking time to prevent burning.

 Crispy Chicken

Preheat oven to 375.  Put cereal in a plastic bag.  Seal shut.  Use a rolling pin, crush cereal in bag.  Pour the cereal crumbs onto a plate.  Add the seasoning and mix well. Crack egg into a mixing bowl and beat thoroughly.  Stir in milk.  Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then roll in the crumb mixture.  Press crumbs against the chicken so they will stick well.  Place in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs and bake for 45-55 min

 Chicken Salad

Combine all ingredients.  Chill slightly to allow flavors to blend.  Serve on croissants or wraps.  Serves 4

 Baked Chicken

Preheat oven to 350.  Sprinkle chicken with Yard Bird Chicken seasoning on all sides.  Spray baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.  Place chicken in plan, cook for 25 min.  brush with Whiskey Peach Glaze sauce.  Allow to caramelize for 3-4 min.  Turn and repeat on other side. 

 Italian Chicken Strips

In shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, and seasoning.  In another shallow bowl, combine ranch dressing and water.  Dip chicken strips into dressing mixture, the coat with the crumb mixture.  Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.  Arrange chicken on the baking sheet. Bake uncovered 12-15 min at 400.

 Chicken Pizza

1 c Provolone cheese, shredded

Cook pizza dough slightly, as directed.  Remove from oven. Cover with cheeses. Sprinkle with seasoning.  Spread spinach over cheese.  Add artichoke hearts and chicken.  Return to oven and cook thoroughly until crust is browned and cheeses are melted.

Chicken Brochette

Preheat a grill to high heat.  Place a strip each of jalapeno and cheese into the opening of butterflied thighs.  Wrap with a piece of bacon, secure with toothpicks.  Season both sides of thigh with Yard Bird seasoning.  Place on the grill and cook until chicken is no longer pink.                                                         Glaze with Jalapeno Red Plum Sauce.                                                Submitted by Steven T. Columbus, Tx

  Whiskey Chicken Sandwich

In medium skillet, bring the sauce to a boil.  Add chicken.  stir and reduce heat; simmer for 5 min.  Meanwhile, stack lettuce, tomato and onion on each bun.  Divide chicken strips among buns.

 Roasted Cornish Game Hens

Preheat oven to 375.  Gently lift skin from hen breasts and place sage leaves under skin.  Place lemon wedges and a third of the onions in the cavities.  Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together.  Place in a small greased roasting pan.  Combine butter, oil, lemon juice and OMGarlic seasoning; spoon half over hens.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Bake 30 min. Add potatoes and remaining onions to pan.  Brush hens with remaining butter mixture.  Bake 40-45 min longer until thermometer reads 170 and potatoes are tender.

Irresistible Dove

Season the dove to taste. Slice jalapenos lengthwise in half and remove seeds.  Spread some cream cheese into each pepper half, insert one piece of seasoned dove, top with a slice of onion, wrap with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks.  Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.  Grill over medium heat until done.  Baste with Van Roehling Jalapeno Red Plum Glaze right before removing from grill.

Doves & Dumplings

Rinse and dry the doves.  Brown in the oil.  Drain.  Place doves in a pot and just barely cover with water.  Add 1 Tbsp Van Roehling Yard Bird seasoning, mixed vegetables and onion.  Cover and simmer until the meat is tender.  Combine the flour and 1/2 Tbsp Yard Bird in a bowl.  Add the shortening and mix until crumbly.  Stir in the eggs and milk.  Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8" thick.  Cut into 2" squares.  Removes doves from pot.  Drop the dumplings one at a time into the pot.  Cook about 20 min or until tender.  Add doves back to the pot, cover and simmer 10 min.

Hot & Spicy Dove Breast

Fillet the breasts. Marinade in milk overnight.  The next day, mix together flour, and Van Roehling Yard Bird (1 tbsp. to 1c flour).  Shake the breasts in the flour mixture.  Fry in oil in deep fryer for 5-8 min until golden brown.  Mix in a bowl with enough Spicy Habanero Glaze to coat.  Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

 Chicken Biscuits Dinner

Preheat oven to 350.  Using kitchen shears, cut each biscuit in half.  In saucepan, mix gravy, green beans or peas, and Yard Bird seasoning.  Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until heated through.  Remove from burner, pour mixture into 4 small casserole dishes.  Put 3 biscuit pieces on top each casserole.  Place cups on baking sheet and bake in oven for 15-18 min until biscuits are golden brown.

  Grilled Jalapeno Plum Ginger Chicken Livers

Combine sauce, ginger, soy sauce, and seasoning in saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to a simmer, cook 4 min.  Separate livers into lobes and pat dry.  Coat skillet with cooking spray or oil.  Add half of livers to pa; cook 7 min or until slightly firm, turning once.  Remove from pan, brush with glaze sauce.  Repeat with remaining livers and glaze. 

 Chicken Focaccia Sandwich

Blend artichoke hearts, yogurts, mayonnaise, seasoning in a food processor for 15 seconds or until blended.  Place 1 romaine leaf and 2 slices of tomato on bottom half of each serving of bread.  Divide chicken slices among sandwiches and place on top of tomatoes.  Top with sprouts.  Spoon artichoke mixture over each sandwich, top with remaining bread halves.

 Grilled Game Hens with Jalapeno Glaze

Rinse hens and dry.  In small bowl, melt butter, stir in lime juice and Yard Bird seasoning.  Brush birds with seasoning mixture. Place breast side down on grill; above solid bed of medium hot coals.  Grill covered for 30 min. Turn hens on back and grill for 15 min longer.  During last 15 min, baste with Texas Jalapeno Sweeties, frequently.  Serve and pass warmed Texas Jalapeno Sweeties.

 Italian "Fried" Chicken

Heat oven to 350.  Rinse chicken and pat dry.  In shallow dish, mix cornmeal and Cheezy Italian seasoning.  dredge chicken in cornmeal mixture until coated.  Melt butter and oil together in 9x13 baking dish. Place chicken in dish, turn to moisten.  Bake 50-60 min or until juice runs clear.  Turn once during baking.