20 affordable chicken recipes
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20 AffordableChicken Dinners
Whats for dinner?Weve got twenty delicious answers! Feed the whole familyor whip up a quick meal for two with a little help from these tasty chicken recipes, selected from the
MyRecipes family of brands including All You, Cooking Light, Real Simple and Southern Living.
PREPARATION
Adjustovenracktolowestposition.Heatovento450F.
Placearackinalargeovenproofskilletorsmallroastingpan.
Rinsethechickeninsideandoutandpatdry.Placeinpan.Tuck
thewingsbeneaththechicken,asifitwere
placingitsarmsbehinditshead.Rubtheoilovertheskin.Sprin
klewith1/2teaspoonofthesaltandthe
pepper.Tosstheremainingsaltintothecavity.Roastfor20minu
tes.Add1cupwaterandroastuntilthe
chickeniscookedthroughandthethighmeatregisters180Fo
nameatthermometer,about40minutesmore.
Useaspatulatoloosenthechicken.Withawadofpapertowels
ineachhand,transferittoacuttingboard.
Letitrestforatleast15minutesbeforecarving.Ifmakingapan
sauce,reservethedrippings.4
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INGREDIENTS
131/2-to4-poundchicken,gibletsremoved
1tablespoonoliveorvegetableoil
1teaspoonkoshersalt
1/4teaspoonblackpepper
SimpleRoastChicken
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PREPARATION
Place3tablespoonsbutterinasmallglassmeasuringcup. MicrowavebutteratMEDIUM-HIGH45secondsoruntil
melted.Letstand1minute.Skimfoamfromsurface,anddiscard.(Mixturewillappearseparated.) Pourmeltedbutter
throughanesieveoverasmallbowl,anddiscardthemilksolids.Settheclariedbutteraside.Heatalargenonstickskilletcoatedwithcookingsprayovermedium-highheat;addmushrooms,shallots,andgarlic.Cook3minutesoruntil moistureevaporates;removemushroommixturefrompan.Setaside.Placeeachchickenbreasthalfbetween2sheetsofheavy-dutyplasticwrap;poundtoa1/4-inchthicknessusingameatmalletorrollingpin.Sprinklebothsidesofchickenwith1/8teaspoonsaltand1/8teaspoonpepper.Placeourinashallowdish;dredgechickenbreasthalvesinour.
Addclariedbuttertopan,andplaceovermedium-highheat.Addchicken; cook3minutesoneachsideoruntillightlybrowned.Removechickenfrompan.Returnmushroommixturetopan;addbrothandMarsala,scrapingpantoloosenbrownedbits.Bringmixturetoaboil,reduceheat,andsimmer5minutesoruntilreducedto1cup.Stirinpeas;cook1
minute.Add1tablespoonbutter,half-and-half,1/8teaspoonsalt,and1/8teaspoonpepper,stirringuntilbuttermelts.Returnchickentopan;cookuntil thoroughlyheated.Servechickenandsauceoverpasta.
NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONCalories(585);Fat(15.3g/sat8.4g/mono4.1g/poly1g);Protein(51.4g);Carb(55g);Fiber(3.7g); Chol(133mg);Iron(4.4mg);Sodium(469mg);Calc(57mg)
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Yield:4servings(servingsize:1chickenbreasthalf,1cuppasta,and1/4cupsauce)
ChickenMarsala
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INGREDIENTS 4tablespoonsbutter,divided Cookingspray 1(8-ounce)packagepreslicedmushrooms 2tablespoonsnelychopped
shallots 1tablespoonmincedfreshgarlic 4(6-ounce) skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves 1/4teaspoonsalt, divided 1/4teaspoonblackpepper,divided 3tablespoonsall-purposeour 3/4cupfat-free,less-sodiumchickenbroth 1/2cupdryMarsalawine 1/2cupfrozengreenpeas 2tablespoonshalf-and-half 4cupshotcookedfettuccine(about8ouncesuncookedpasta)
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PREPARATION
Preheatovento350.Melt2Tbsp.butterinalargeskilletovermediumheat;addonionandbell pepper,andsaut5minutesoruntiltender.
Stirtogetheronionmixture,chicken,1candicedgreenchiles,and2cupsshreddedcheese.Spoonaheaping1/3cupful chickenmixtureon1endofeachtortilla,androll up.Arrangeenchiladas,seamsidesdown,inalightlygreased13-x9-inchbakingdish.
Bakeat350for10minutes.
Meanwhile,meltremaining3Tbsp.butterinaheavysaucepanoverlowheat;whiskinouruntil smooth.Cook,whiskingconstantly,1minute.Graduallywhiskinchickenbrothandmilk;cookovermediumheat,whiskingconstantly,3to4minutesoruntilthickenedandbubbly.Removefromheat,andstirinremaining2cansgreenchiles.Removeenchiladasfromoven.Pourgreenchilemixtureoverenchiladas.Sprinklewithremaining1cupcheese.
Bakeat350for20to25minutesoruntilbubbly.Servewithdesiredtoppings.
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ChickenEnchiladasfrom
INGREDIENTS 5tablespoonsbutter,divided
1mediumonion, chopped 1medium-sizeredbellpepper,chopped 2cupschoppedcookedchicken 3(4-oz.)cansdicedgreenchiles,divided 3cups(12oz.)shreddedcolby-Jackcheeseblend,divided 8(8-inch)softtaco-sizeourtortillas 2tablespoonsall-purposeour 3/4cupchickenbroth 1/2cupmilk Toppings:freshcilantroleaves,choppedtomato,shreddedlettuce
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PREPARATION
Preheatovento400.Meltbutterovermediumheat.Sautleeks
7minutes.Sprinkleouroverleeks.Cook,
stirringconstantly,for3minutes.Whiskinchickenbrothandnex
t3ingredients;bringtoaboil.Removefrom
heat.Addpeas,cornblend,parsley,2teaspoonsdill,andchick
en.Mixwell.Pourintoagreased9-inchdeep
piedish.
Whisktogethereggyolkand1tablespoonwater,andbrushund
ersideofcrustedgewitheggwash.Place
crust,brushedsidedown,overpie;crimporusebackofforktos
ealrimof crustarounddish.Cut4to5
ventsinthepastry.Brushtopwitheggwash,andsprinklewithr
emaining1teaspoondill.Bakeat400for30
to35minutesoruntilpastryisgoldenbrownandmixtureisbubb
ling.
Fortestingpurposes,weusedBirdseyebabycornmixwithcorn
,carrots,andbroccoli.
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Yield:4-6servings
INGREDIENTS
1/2cupbutter
2smallleeksor1smallonion,chopped
1/2cupall-purposeour
1(14-ounce)canlow-sodiumchickenbroth
3/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper
1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce
1/2cupfrozenpeas
2cupsfrozenbabycornblend*
1/3cupchoppedfreshparsley
1tablespoonchoppedfreshdill,divided
3cupschoppedcookedchicken
1/2(15-ounce)refrigeratedpiecrust
1largeeggyolk
1tablespoonwater
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PREPARATION
Preheatovento400.
BringwatertoaboilinalargeDutchovenovermedium-highhea
t.Addbroccoli,andcook5minutesoruntil
crisp-tender.Transferbroccolitoalargebowlwithaslottedspoo
n.Addchickentoboilingwater;reduceheat,
andsimmer15minutesoruntildone.Transferchickentoacuttin
gboard;coolslightly.Cutchickenintobite-sized
pieces,andaddchickentobowlwithbroccoli.
Combineevaporatedmilk,our,salt,pepper, andnutmeginasa
ucepan,stirringwithawhiskuntilsmooth.
Bringtoaboilovermedium-highheat;cook1minute,stirringco
nstantly.Removefromheat.Addmayonnaise,
next4ingredients(throughsoup),and1/2cupcheese,stirringu
ntilwellcombined.Addmayonnaisemixtureto
broccolimixture;stirgentlyuntil combined.
Spoonmixtureintoa13x9-inchbakingdishcoatedwithcookin
gspray.Sprinklewithremaining1/2cup
cheese.Bakeat400for50minutesoruntilmixturebubblesatt
heedgesandcheesebeginstobrown.
Removefromoven;letcoolonawirerack5minutes
NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONCalories(276);Fat(7.8g/sat3.5
g/mono1.8g/poly1.1g);Protein(31.1g);Carb
(18.9g);Fiber(2.1g);Chol (66mg);Iron(1.6mg);Sodium(696mg)
;Calc(365mg)
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INGREDIENTS
3quartswater 1(12-ounce)packagebroccol
iorets
4(6-ounce)skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves
1(12-ounce)canevaporatedfat-freemilk
1/4cupall-purposeour(about1ounce)
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Dashofnutmeg
1cupfat-freemayonnaise
1/2cupfat-freesourcream
1/4cupdrysherry
1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce
1(10.75-ounce)cancondensed30%reduced-sodium
98%fat-freecreamofmushroomsoup,undiluted
1cup(4ounces) gratedfreshParmesancheese,divided
Cookingspray
ChickenBroccoliCasserole
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PREPARATION
Bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addpastaandcookaccordingtopackagedirections.Whilepastaiscooking,placegoatcheese,cream,garlic,lemonzestandlemonjuiceinasmallbowl andmashwithaforktocombine.
Setaside1/2cupcookingliquidanddrainpasta.Returnpastatopotandstirinpeas,goatcheesemixtureandchicken.Stirincookingliquid.Seasonwithsaltandpepperandserveimmediately.
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CreamyLemonPastawithChicken
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INGREDIENTS 1poundpenneorziti 3ouncesgoatcheese 1/4cupheavycream 1smallclovegarlic,nelychopped 2teaspoonsgratedlemonzest 1tablespoonlemonjuice 2cupsfrozenpeas,thawed 2cupsshredded,cooked,skinlesschicken(from1smallrotisseriechicken) Saltandpepper
PREPARATION
SautonionandgarlicinhotoilinalargeDutchovenovermedi
um-highheat5minutesoruntilonionis
tender.Stirinchicken,next3ingredients,and2cansnavybeans
.Coarselymashremainingcannavybeans,
andstirintochickenmixture.Bringtoaboil,stirringoften;cover,
reduceheattomedium-low,andsimmer,stirring
occasionally,10minutes.Servewithdesiredtoppings.
Note:WetestedwithMcCormickWhiteChickenChiliSeasonin
gMix.
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Yield:Makes111/2cups
INGREDIENTS
1largesweetonion,diced
2garliccloves,minced
2tablespoonsoliveoil
4cupsshreddedcookedchicken
2(141/2-oz.)canschickenbroth
2(4.5-oz.)canschoppedgreenchiles
1(1.25-oz.)packagewhitechickenchiliseasoningmix*
3(16-oz.)cansnavybeans
Toppings
Sourcream,shreddedMontereyJackcheese,fresh
cilantroleaves
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PREPARATION
Preparegrilltomedium-highheat.
Combinerst4ingredientsinalargezip-topplasticbag;seal.Marinateinrefrigerator30minutes,turningoccasionally.Removechickenfrombag;discardmarinade.Sprinklechickenevenlywithsaltandpepper.
Placechickenongrillrackcoatedwithcookingspray;grill6minutesoneachsideoruntildone.
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LemonGrilledChickenBreasts
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INGREDIENTS 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 7(6-ounce)skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves 1/2teaspoonkoshersalt 1/2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper Cookingspray
PREPARATION
Heatoilinalargepot.Addparsnipandnext6ingredients,ands
autabout5minutes.Addbrothandchicken,and
bringtoaboil.Reduceheat,andsimmer35minutes.Removech
ickenfrombone,andcutmeatintobite-sizepieces.
Returnchickentopot,addlemonjuice,andheatthrough.
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INGREDIENTS
1tablespoonoliveoil
1parsnip,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1/4-inchslices
2carrots,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1/4-inchslices
2celeryribsandleaves,chopped
1largeonion,chopped(about11/2cups)
1garlicclove,minced
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper
8cupslow-sodiumchickenbroth
3skinnedbone-inchickenbreasthalves(about21/2to3poun
ds)
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
MamasChickenSoupfrom
NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONCalories(159);Fat(3.5g/sat0.7g/mono1.8g/poly0.6g);Protein(29.5g);Carb(0.5g);Fiber(0.1g);Chol (74mg);Iron(1mg);Sodium(218mg);Calc(16mg)
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PREPARATION
Putchickeninslowcooker.Inabowl,combinebarbecuesauce,
dressing,brownsugarandWorcestershire
sauce.Pouroverchicken.Coverandcookonlowfor5hours.
Removechickentoacuttingboardandshredwith2forks.Inas
mallbowl,mixcornstarchandchicken
broth.Stirintosauceinslowcooker,coverandcookuntilsauce
isthickenedandheatedthrough,5to10
minutes.Returnchickentocooker,stir,coverandcontinuecook
ingonlowfor45minutes.Servechickenon
whole-grainbuns,overbrownriceorwithbakedpotatoesifyou
like.
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INGREDIENTS
24ouncesboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts
3/4cupbarbecuesauce
1/4cupreduced-fatItaliandressing
2tablespoonspackedbrownsugar
1tablespoonWorcestershiresauce
2tablespoonscornstarch
2tablespoonslow-sodiumchickenbroth
SlowCookerBarbequeChicken
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PREPARATION
Preheatbroiler.
Combine2tablespoonsof Parmesan,breadcrumbs,parsley,basil,and1/8teaspoonsaltinashallowdish.Placeeggwhiteinashallowdish.Dipeachchickentenderineggwhite;dredgeinthebreadcrumbmixture. Meltbutterinalargenonstickskilletovermedium-highheat.Addchicken;cook3minutesoneachsideoruntildone.Setaside.Combine1/8teaspoonsalt,pastasauce,vinegar,andpepperinamicrowave-safebowl.Coverwithplasticwrap;vent.
MicrowavesaucemixtureatHIGH2minutesoruntil thoroughlyheated.Pourthesauceoverchickeninpan.SprinkleevenlywiththeremainingParmesanandprovolonecheese.Wraphandleofpanwithfoil,andbroil 2minutesoruntilthe
cheesemelts
NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONCalories(308);Fat(10.4g/sat5.7g/mono3g/poly0.6g);Protein(35.9g);Carb(16.2g);Fiber(1.8g);Chol(88mg);Iron(2.3mg);Sodium(808mg);Calc(249mg)
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HerbedChickenParmeseanfrom
INGREDIENTS 1/3cup(11/2ounces)gratedfreshParmesancheese,divided 1/4cupdrybreadcrumbs 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1/2teaspoondriedbasil 1/4teaspoonsalt,divided 1largeeggwhite,lightlybeaten 1poundchickenbreasttenders 1tablespoonbutter 11/2cupsbottledfat-freetomato-basilpastasauce 2teaspoonsbalsamicvinegar 1/4teaspoonblackpepper 1/3cup(11/2ounces)shreddedprovolonecheese
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PREPARATION
Heat1tablespoonoilinalargeskilletovermedium-highheat;a
ddonion,bell pepper,andsalt,andcook3
minutes.Addgarlic,cumin,andchilipowder,andcook1minute
oruntilvegetablesarecrisp-tender.Remove
fromheat,andstirin2tablespoonslimejuiceand2tablespoon
scilantro.
Heattortillasaccordingtopackagedirections.
Whisktogetherremaining1tablespoonoil,4tablespoonslimeju
ice,and2tablespoonscilantroinasmall
bowl;seasonwithsalt.Drizzledressingoverchicken;tosstoco
at.Arrangechicken,vegetables,andwarm
tortillasonplatter.Servewithtoppings.
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ChickenFajitasfrom
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INGREDIENTS
2tablespoonsoliveoil,divided
1onion,sliced 2red,yellow,ororangebellpe
ppers,oracombination,
coredandsliced
Salt,totaste
2garliccloves,minced
11/4teaspoonsgroundcumin,ortotaste
1teaspoongroundchilipowder,ortotaste
6tablespoonsfreshlimejuice,divided
1/4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,divided
1(3-to4-pound)roastedwholechicken,chopped
8(8-inch)ourtortillas
Toppings
salsa,slicedavocadoorpreparedguacam
ole,sour
cream,andslicedgreenonions
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PREPARATION
Inashallowbowl,combinetheour,1teaspoonofthesalt,and1/2teaspoonofthepepper.Rinsethechickenandpatitdrywithpapertowels.Workinginbatches,lightlycoatthechickenwiththeourmixture,shakingoff anyexcess.HeattheoilinaDutchovenorlargesaucepanovermediumheat.Addsomeofthechickentothepanandcookuntilbrowned,4to5minutesperside.Transfertoaplate;setaside.Repeatwiththeremainingchicken.Addtheoniontothepanandcookfor2minutes.Addthecarrot,celery,garlic,thyme,andbayleaf.Cook,stirringoccasionally,for10minutes.
Crushthetomatoesinthecanwithalargespoonandstirthemintothevegetablesalongwiththewineandtheremainingsaltandpepper.Bringtoasimmer.Addthechicken,reduceheat,andcover.Simmerfor45minutes,turningthepiecesoccasionally.Removeanddiscardthebayleaf.Stirintheparsley.
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ChickenCacciatore
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INGREDIENTS 1/4cupall-purposeour 11/4teaspoonskoshersalt 3/4teaspoonblackpepper 131/2-to4-poundchicken,cutintopieces 1/4cupoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,roughlychopped 1carrot,diced 1celerystalk,diced 4clovesgarlic,nelychopped 3sprigsfreshthyme 1bayleaf 128-ouncecanplumtomatoes 1/3cupdryredwine 1/4cupfreshat-leafparsley,roughlychopped
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PREPARATION
Preheatovento350.
Heatalargesaucepanovermedium-highheat.Lightlycoatpanw
ithcookingspray.Addoniontopan;saut
5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Sprinklechickenwith1/4teaspo
onpepper; addchicken,meatysidedown,to
pan.Cook6minutesoruntilbrowned;turnchickenover.Addbrothtopan.Reduceheat,cover,andsimm
er
15minutesoruntilchickenisdone.Removechickenfrompan,
reservingbrothinpan.Letchickenstand10
minutes.Removechickenfrombones;shred.Discardbones.Plac
echickeninalargebowl.
Bringbrothtoaboil;cook,uncovered,untilreducedto1/2cup(a
bout10minutes).Addbrothmixture
tochicken.Meltbutterinpanovermedium-highheat.Addsqua
shtopan;saut3minutesoruntillightly
browned,stirringfrequently.Addsquashmixture,rice,andmince
drosemarytothechickenmixture,andtoss
gentlytocombine.
Placeourinamediumsaucepanovermediumheat.Graduallya
ddmilk,stirringuntil smooth;bringtoaboil.
Cook1minuteoruntilthick,stirringconstantlywithawhisk.Rem
ovefromheat;letstand30seconds.Add
1/4cupcheese;stirwithawhiskuntilsmooth.Addremaining1/
4teaspoonpepper,milkmixture,andsaltto
chickenmixture;stirtocombine.Spoonchickenmixtureintoab
roiler-safe8-inchceramicbakingdishcoatedwith
cookingspray.Sprinkleremaining1/4cupcheeseoverricemixtu
re;bakeat350for20minutesoruntilthoroughly
heated.Removecasserolefromoven.
Preheatbroiler.
Broilcasserole5minutesoruntilgolden.
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INGREDIENTS
Cookingspray
1cupchoppedonion
1(8-ounce)bone-inchickenbreasthalf,skinned
1/2teaspoonblackpepper,divided
1(14-ounce)canfat-free,less-sodiumchickenbroth
1tablespoonbutter
1(8-ounce)zucchini,halvedlengthwiseandthinly
sliced
1(8-ounce)yellowsquash,halvedlengthwiseand
thinlysliced
2cupscookedlong-grainwhiterice
1teaspoonmincedfreshrosemary
11/2tablespoonsall-purposeour
11/2cups2%reduced-fatmilk
1/2cup(2ounces)gratedfreshpecorinoRomano
cheese,divided
1/4teaspoonsalt
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Calories(337);Fat(9.7g/sat5.7g/mono2.7g/poly0.6g);Protein
(23.9g);Carb
(38.2g);Fiber(2.8g);Chol (56mg);Iron(2.3mg);Sodium(592mg)
;Calc(331mg)
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PREPARATION
Cuteachchickenbreastinto4strips,lengthwise,andplaceinalargebowl.Inaseparatebowl,whisktogether11/2cupsbuttermilkandhotsauceuntilblended.Pouroverchicken;mixunt
ilchickeniscoated.Coverandrefrigeratefor1hour.Makedip:Inamediumbowl,combinesourcream,1/2cupbuttermilk,bluecheese,vinegarandWorcestershiresauce.Whisktomixwell.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Coverandrefrigerate.Preheatovento350F.Mist2largebakingsheetswithcookingspray.Inafoodprocessor,pulsecrackersuntilcrushed.Addseasoningmixandpulsetocombine.
Spreadcrackermixtureonalargeplatter.Removechickenfrommarinadeandcarefullydredgeeachstripincrackermixture.
Inalargeskillet,warm2Tbsp.oil overmedium-highheatuntilshimmering.Addhalfofchickenandcook,turning,untilbrownandcrisponallsides,2to3minutes.Placeonbakingsheet.Repeatwithremainingoilandchicken.Placebakingsheetsinovenandbakeuntilchickeniscookedthrough,8to10minutes.Servechickenhotwithceleryandbluecheesedip.
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BakedBuffaloChickenStripswithBlueCheeseDip
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INGREDIENTS 2poundsboneless,skinlesschickenbreasts 11/2cupsplus1/2cupbuttermilk 2/3cuphotsa
uce 1cupsourcream 5ouncesbluecheese,crumbled 1/2tablespoonwhitewinevinegar 11/2teaspoonsWorcestershiresauce Saltandpepper 8ouncesRitzcrackers(2sleeves) 3tablespoonsBuffalowingseasoningmix 4tablespoonscanolaoil 6largeceleryribs,cutinquarterslengthwise
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