Hot Chick in Bed Recipe

Name: Hot Chick in Bed
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 fresh cayenne peppers (fresh); 1 -2 boneless chicken breast; 16 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered (will hardly use this much, plan to prepare something else with this ingredient); 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated; 16 ounces turkey bacon; ⅓ cup olive oil; 1 cup vegetable oil; ¾ cup flour; 5 beef bouillon cubes; 2 cups water; 1 cup rice; 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine

Servings: persons

16 fresh cayenne peppers (fresh)
1 -2 boneless chicken breast
16 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered (will hardly use this much, plan to prepare something else with this ingredient)
4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
16 ounces turkey bacon
⅓ cup olive oil
1 cup vegetable oil
¾ cup flour
5 beef bouillon cubes
2 cups water
1 cup rice
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine

1
Cut chicken breast into 1/4(thinner if possible) x 1/2 inch pieces.
2
Spread the Parmesan over the chicken.
3
Chop off the stems of the cayenne peppers.
4
Drain artichokes.
5
Using a cutting board or similar surface arrange turkey bacon laying it out in long strips.
6
Take an artichoke piece and place on one end of bacon - like a mini cup.
7
Take a piece chicken and place on top of the artichoke.
8
Take a cayenne and place it on top of the chicken.
9
Take another piece of chicken place it on top of the cayenne.
10
Take another leaf of artichoke and put it on the chicken.
11
Then carefully squeeze the combination together while rolling up the bacon around it.
12
Make some roux.
13
Easy recipe at http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/roux/44.rcr.
14
Makes more than needed, though you can freeze what is not used.
15
Take a cup of the Roux, If it's not been thinned out using the recipe in the previous step, then add it back to pan, and mix in about 1 to 2 cups of warm water.
16
Stir vigorously until it smooths out like gravy, add water as needed.
17
Use medium low heat for about 5 minutes.
18
Then Set aside.
19
Boil the 2 cups of water.
20
Add rice and butter and cook until done.
21
About 10 - 20 minutes.
22
Meanwhile.
23
Heat 8 inch skillet with the olive oil for 3 to 6 minutes on a medium high setting.
24
This may vary if you are using gas heat.
25
Place wraps in the pan, sear each side for about 1 to 2 minutes.
26
Reduce heat to medium and flip every 5 minutes for about 15 minutes or until done.
27
When complete.
28
Add Rice to center of serving dish, ladle roux mixture over rice and place the Hot chicks in Bed.

1788

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 fresh cayenne peppers (fresh), 1 -2 boneless chicken breast, 16 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered (will hardly use this much, plan to prepare something else with this ingredient), 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Hot Chick in Bed 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!

Hot Chick in Bed

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