California Chicken Recipes

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine 1 tablespoon flour, salt, paprika and pepper; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat; brown chicken on all sides. Remove chicken to a large baking dish., Melt remaining butter in the same skillet; saute mushrooms until tender. Sprinkle remaining flour over mushrooms; cook and stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Arrange artichoke hearts over chicken and top with mushroom sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Warm oil in skillet and add chicken and onion. Cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and just about done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place chicken on cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese. Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts. Remove from oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.

GENERAL GILBERT'S CALIFORNIA FRIED CHICKEN WITH PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• For the fried chicken: Preheat the oven to its lowest temperature setting.
• Mix the flour, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper in a large zip-top bag. Drop in the chicken pieces (you will probably have to do this in batches) and shake to coat.
• Pour the oil into a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet to a depth of 1 inch. Heat it over high heat until a drop of water bubbles. Shake any excess seasoning mix off the chicken and put it skin-side down in the skillet, in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook on one side, uncovered, for 15 minutes, then turn the chicken pieces over and fry until golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Drain the chicken on paper towels. Keep warm in the oven while you finish frying the rest of the chicken.
• For the pan gravy: Pour off the oil, leaving approximately 3 tablespoons in the skillet, and turn the heat to medium. Add the flour while whisking, mixing in the crunchy bits and cooking for 5 minutes. Pour in the milk and bring it to a low boil, whisking constantly and cooking for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the fried chicken.
• Note: This recipe differs from what was originally broadcast.

CALIFORNIA SHERRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag with flour, salt, and pepper. Seal bag and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken on each side for about 5 minutes, or until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• In same skillet combine sherry, broth, garlic and a squeeze of lemon and bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
• In the meantime, saute carrots and zucchini in a separate medium skillet until they are tender. Add to simmering chicken and sauce and heat through before serving.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Stir in the vegetables, chicken, 1-1/4 cups cheese, pimientos, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with rice.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Warm oil in skillet and add chicken and onion.
• Cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and just about done.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place chicken on cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese.
• Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts.
• Remove from oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare a medium baking dish with olive oil flavored nonstick pan spray.
• Place chicken in dish and brush with oil.
• Sprinkle basil, oregano, salt & pepper over the chicken.
• Spread the garlic, celery, onion & parsley over and around the chicken.
• Pour the wine and lemon juice into the baking dish.
• Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive or canola oil.
• Pour the couscous into the pot. Add 1/2 cup water and stir to make an even layer of the grains.
• Arrange the chicken on top of the couscous and season lightly with pepper.
• Add the bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives in separate layers, and again season lightly with pepper. Layer the avocado on top of everything.
• In a small bowl, combine the onion, celery salt, marjoram, basil, sherry, and lemon juice and distribute over the ingredients in the pot.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
• Calories: 566
• Protein: 36g
• Carbohydrates: 54g
• Fat: 24g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 1015mg
• Fiber: 11g

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.
• Add vegetables, pesto and water. Bring to boil. Cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.