Bayou Chicken With Cantaloupe Salsa Food

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Set a large 1-gallon stock pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt. Place the linguine in the pot and stir until the water returns to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, but with a bit of resistance (al dente), about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Essence and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and habaneros to the pan and saute until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of Essence, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, linguine and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and add the green onions, Parmesan and parsley and toss to blend. Serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add chicken and garlic powder; cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Stir in salsa. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the parsley, salt and hot pepper sauce. Serve with pasta.

BAYOU CHICKEN WITH CANTALOUPE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a 10" iron skillet over medium high heat. Make salsa and let cool while preparing chicken.
• Saute onion and sausage together, until onion is soft. Add parsley and bread crumbs and set aside to cool.
• With a sharp knife, insert a slit into the top of each breast, cut a pocket almost the length of the breast for stuffing.
• Melt 3/4 cup butter. Add salt, garlic and lemon pepper. Pour into shallow bowl.
• Stuff the sausage mixture into the chicken breasts.
• Dip the chicken breast into the butter and spices (add more spice if necessary), and lay each, carefully, onto the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes. Turn over and sear for 2-3 minutes on 2nd side. Cover skillet and place in oven for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
• Slice each breast on bias into 5 pieces, top with salsa and serve.
• SALSA: Saute melon, avocado and red onion in 2 tablespoons butter. Add lime juice and cayenne. Stir and remove from heat. Let cool.

BAYOU CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 1. Lay the chicken breast onto a plate and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of Cajun seasoning on each side of the chicken. Cover and refrig. until needed. 2. Prepare vegetable and jalpenos and set aside until needed. 3. Combine bay leaf, three peppers and garlic set aside until needed. 4. Combine the heavy cream and sour cream set aside until needed. 5. Measure and combine the cheeses and set aside until neeede. 6. Heat the oil over high heat in a large saucepan until the hot oil cracks when a drop of water hits the oil. 7. Add the vegetables and jalapenos, cook over high heat for 5 min. or until the vegetables starts to turn limp. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. 8. Evenly sprinkle the seasonings over the vegetables, stir well. Cook over high heat for 2 min. to develop the flavor. 9.Heat fryer to 350 degrees. 10. Evenly sprinkle the flour over the vegetables stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Do not allow the spices to burn. 11. Stir the chicken stock well, then add to the bayou sauce, half at a time, stirring occasionally. Heat to a boil. 12. When the sauce boils, add the cream mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil while stirring until the lumps have dissolved. Remove sauce from heat and pour into a microwaveable bowl or container and cover. Do not let the sauce simmer or the cream will curdle. 13. Remove the bay leaf, add the cheese to the sauce, stir until the cheese has belted and the sauce is smooth. 14. Uncover chicken and dredge both sides with flour. Shake off excess flour. Place into fry basket and lower into 350 degrees shortening. 15. Fry the chicken for 2 1/2 min. or until golden brown. While chicken is frying heat the Bayou Chicken sauce in the microwave for 60 seconds or until hot. keep covered until ready to use 16. When chicken is done, drain excess oil and place onto serving platter. Pour hot sauce over chicken breast. Serving suggesting: Serve Bayou Chicken over rice with steamed vegetables.

FLATTENED CHICKEN WITH CANTALOUPE AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Mix the cantaloupe, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and chili. It should be a little spicy.
• Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and place between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a heavy meat pounder, evenly flatten each piece to 1/4-inch thick. Brush the chicken with oil, season with salt and set aside for at least 5 minutes.
• Place a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches to avoid crowding and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Turn and cook for 30 seconds. (This side may not seem cooked through, but it will continue to cook as it sits.) Lay the finished pieces side by side on a baking sheet to cool slightly. Transfer to a serving plate and pour the cooking juices over the chicken. Serve topped with arugula, cantaloupe and cantaloupe juices (or with squashed tomatoes and their juices).

BAYOU CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter and oil on all sides. Remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion until onion is crisp-tender, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the peas, garlic salt and herbes de Provence. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Arrange chicken over pea mixture. Pour wine over chicken; sprinkle with tomato. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear.

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, and pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Add chicken and garlic powder; cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
• Stir in salsa.
• Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until or until thickened and bubbly.
• Add the parsley, salt and hot pepper sauce. Serve with pasta.

CANTALOUPE BASIL SALSA

Steps:

• Toss together all ingredients in a bowl and let stand, covered and chilled, 10 minutes.