Fredas Chicken Recipes

FREDA'S CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• place chicken in greased 13x9 pan .Spread cream of chicken soup over chicken When put cheese on corner to edge. sprinkle with stuffing mix. drizzle with butter. cover bake 300 for 1 hour. uncover bake i more hour.

FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine first four ingredients. With paper towels, pat chicken dry; add to bag, a few pieces at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 in. of oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels.,

FREDA GARRETT'S CHICKEN PIES

Steps:

• For filling, mix together oil and flour in a large heavy pot over medium heat and stir constantly until browned to make a roux.
• Add onions and cook until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Add chicken and brown on all sides, then add celery, green peppers, and water to cover.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
• Remove chicken from pot and set aside to cool.
• Add mushrooms, garlic, scallions, parsley, and cayenne to the vegetables in the pot, season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Simmer uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pick meat from the chicken, shred, and return to pot.
• When vegetables are cooked, remove pot from heat and set aside to cool.
• For the pastry, combine 8 cups flour, salt, and 1 cup shortening in a large bowl and cut mixture with a pastry cutter or 2 knives until it has the consistency of coarse meal.
• Mix in 3 cups water, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough forms.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
• Spread with 1/2 cup shortening and sprinkle with 2 tbsp flour.
• Fold dough onto itself in 3 layers, like a letter.
• Spread with remaining 1/4 cup shortening, sprinkle with flour, and fold into a square.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375*F.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into ten 7 inch circles.
• Fill circles with chicken mixture.
• Brush edges with egg wash, then fold over to form plump turnovers.
• Use a fork to seal edges.
• Place on baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
• Bake until golden, about 30 minutes.

FIREMAN'S CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients then add vinegar to mix.
• Use to baste chicken while you are grilling. or baking. It's delicious either way.