Berried Chicken Food

BERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a large bowl, combine spinach, berries, cheese and pecans. Cut chicken into slices; add to salad. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.

BLACKBERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash 2 tablespoons berries. Add 1/4 cup broth, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon paprika and cumin., Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; pour broth mixture over the top. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, pepper and remaining paprika. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Skim fat from pan drippings. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with remaining blackberries.

BERRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and ground thyme.
• 2. Heat 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil in a heavy skillet to medium and cook chicken, 3-5 minutes on each side (chicken doesn't need to be cooked through at this point).
• 3. Remove chicken from pan, cover and keep warm.
• 4. Add remaining oil & shallot to pan; cook just about 20-30 seconds.
• 5. Add pomegranate juice to deglaze pan & add blueberries and chipotle.
• 6. Reduce by half.
• 7. Add broth; bring up to boil & reduce by half again.
• 8. Combine cornstarch with about 1 tbsp cold pomegranate juice, mix & add just about 1 tablespoon of heated pan juices; whisk into pan.
• 9. Bring to boil while stirring; add berries & chicken; cook chicken through.

BRINED AND FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup water with remaining brining ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring just until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Combine brine mixture with remaining cold water in a large bowl or deep baking dish. Add chicken to bowl, making sure chicken is covered with the brining liquid. Store in fridge at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Remove chicken from brining liquid and pat dry. Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and red pepper flakes in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs in another shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then eggs, and again in flour mixture. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a cooling rack.
• Heat oil to 350 degrees in a large pot. Working in 2 batches, fry chicken for 15 minutes, turning once, until chicken is deep golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot or cold.