Maries Chicken Recipes

MARIE'S CHICKEN FRENCH

Steps:

• Mix together eggs, cheese and parsley.
• Between two sheets of plastic wrap, pound chicken thin.
• Lightly salt and pepper chicken.
• Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in beaten egg mixture.
• Fry in olive oil until brown on both sides.
• Remove chicken to platter.
• In same skillet, saute garlic lightly, then add wine and bring to boil.
• Add broth and lemon juice.
• Lastly, stir in butter.
• Add chicken back to pan and bring to boil.
• Simmer for about 3 minutes.

MARIE'S ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper inside and outside of chicken.
• Place celery, garlic, onion and parsley in cavity of chicken.
• Brush all over with butter.
• Cut up additional celery and onion and place under chicken.
• Place in roasting pan and bake at 450 for 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven heat to 425 and continue roasting until leg pulls apart easily- approximately 45 minutes to an hour more.
• Drippings make wonderful gravy.

CHICKEN MARIA

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Soak chicken breasts in the eggs for at least 1 hour. Drain and roll in the breadcrumbs to coat.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in melted butter and place in an 8x8 inch baking dish. Combine the mushrooms, lemon juice, wine, and broth in a medium bowl. Pour mixture over the chicken and top with slices of cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked thru and tender.

MARRY-ME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book to butterfly.
• Melt butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oregano, thyme. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook until golden brown but not fully cooked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth into the skillet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes; chop.
• At the same time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
• Remove skillet from the oven and transfer chicken to a plate, reserving juices in the skillet. Keep chicken warm and place skillet on the stovetop.
• Whisk flour into the skillet over medium heat. Add remaining chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and whipping cream. Whisk until combined. Add sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add bacon and chicken back into the skillet. Serve on top of hot cooked pasta.

MARIE'S FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken with the spices. Cover and refrigerate for four hours. Roll the chicken in flour. Fry for FOURTEEN minutes. Serve with baked potatoes and Marie's Green Beans.Marie is a "Cooks' Cook!" She's a walking encyclopedia of "Southern Cooking" at its best My wife and I met her at Round Top, Texas, while she was cooking for a friend of mine, Howard Konetzke, Jr. Howard owns the "Old Depot Antiques" in Round Top, the central location of two large community-based antique fairs each year. Marie takes time away from her regular cooking to cook in Howard's restaurant during the shows. She keeps the folks smiling, content, and coming back.Spiced with More Tall Tales - Fish and Fowl

CROCK POT MARIE'S CHICKEN IN WINE

Steps:

• Cut up 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in about 1 inch pieces.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly flour.
• Pour 1/2 cup white cooking wine into Crock Pot, add chicken.
• Add cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup chopped onions to Crock Pot.
• Mix.
• Do not add water as it makes its own gravy.
• Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
• Serve over egg noodles or anything else you want.