Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Cajun pan-seared chicken fettuccine features 2 to 3 chicken breasts butterflied into thin cutlets, seasoned generously with Cajun seasoning, and pan-seared in olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden with a crispy crust. The sauce builds in the same pan with minced shallot, a jar of roasted garlic pasta sauce, heavy […]
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Buffalo chicken ranch butter flatbread starts with 1.5 lbs of cubed chicken breast seasoned with Cajun seasoning and cooked in a skillet until browned, tossed in buffalo sauce, then piled onto flatbread that has been spread with a homemade ranch butter made from softened butter, parsley, parmesan, garlic paste, and ranch seasoning. A layer of […]
Marry Me Spatchcock Chicken
Summer “Marry Me” spatchcock chicken combines a whole chicken (3 to 5 lbs) spatchcocked flat and coated in Cajun seasoning, cooked in a pizza oven at 350 to 400°F until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature hits 165°F, then nestled into a cast iron skillet of creamy “Marry Me” parmesan sauce made from […]
Smoked Harissa Chicken Thighs
Smoked harissa chicken thighs take bone-in, skin-on thighs coated in a doubled-up harissa marinade made from harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, and optional honey, then smoked at 300 to 350°F until the internal temperature hits 175 to 185°F for tender, juicy dark meat with crispy skin. The harissa marinade is North […]
Applewood Smoked Half Chickens
Applewood smoked half chickens with Alabama white sauce start with 2 whole chickens spatchcocked and split through the breastbone into halves, seasoned generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then smoked at 300 to 325°F over applewood until the breast hits 165°F internal. The applewood delivers a mild, slightly sweet smoke that complements chicken […]
Fast Smoked Wings
Fast smoked wings with a chili crisp honey glaze use the 0 to 400 method, where the wings go on a cold smoker that heats up to 400°F with the wings inside the whole time. Two pounds of split wings get patted dry, tossed in oil and poultry seasoning, then lightly dusted with cornstarch before […]
Garlic Chili Sesame Chicken Thighs
Garlic chili sesame chicken thighs are one of those grilled chicken recipes where the marinade does most of the heavy lifting and the grill finishes the job with a sticky, caramelized glaze. You marinate bone-in, skin-on thighs for 2 to 4 hours (overnight if you can swing it) in a mix of soy sauce, honey, […]
Homemade Chicken Fries
Crispy chicken fries with chipotle ranch take 2 lbs of chicken breast cut into thin fry-sized strips, seasoned, dredged through flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning, then shallow-fried in 1 inch of oil at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and 165°F internal. The chipotle ranch dip blends […]
Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Crispy chicken Caesar sandwich stacks golden panko-breaded chicken cutlets with a chunky Caesar salad of romaine, croutons, and Parmesan inside a toasted French baguette. You butterfly and pound 2 large chicken breasts thin, run them through a three-step flour, egg, and panko dredge, shallow fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown […]
Citrus Garlic Chicken Skewers
Citrus garlic chicken skewers get a bright lime-and-orange marinade, a hit of smoke at 300°F, and a sticky honey hot sauce glaze brushed on during the final minutes of cooking. You slice 2 lbs of chicken breast thin for even cooking and maximum glaze coverage, marinate for 20 to 30 minutes in olive oil, citrus […]