Bayou Blackened Chicken Recipe

Name: Bayou Blackened Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 frying chicken, cut up (2 to 4 lb.); 2 or 3 Tbsp. each oil and butter; 1/2 c. dry white wine or chicken broth; 1 tomato, coarsely diced or 1/2 c. diced canned tomatoes with juice; 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms; 1/4 tsp. mixed herbs; 4 Tbsp. chopped onions; 4 to 5 c. cooked or canned black-eyed peas, drained; 1/2 c. flour, seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika; dash of garlic salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Dry chicken pieces and coat with seasoned flour.
2
Heat oil and butter in large heavy skillet.
3
Brown chicken slowly on both sides. When brown, remove from skillet.
4
In small skillet, add more oil and butter if needed, cook mushrooms and chopped onions about 10 minutes.
5
Sprinkle with garlic, salt, pepper and herbs while cooking.
6
Add wine or broth and black-eyes.
7
Heat just to boiling. Arrange chicken on top, pushing pieces into beans a bit.
8
Add tomatoes and juice (1/4 cup).
9
Cover and simmer 10 minutes until chicken is tender.

638

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 frying chicken, cut up (2 to 4 lb.), 2 or 3 Tbsp. each oil and butter, 1/2 c. dry white wine or chicken broth, 1 tomato, coarsely diced or 1/2 c. diced canned tomatoes with juice, and more.

Yes, Bayou Blackened Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bayou Blackened Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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