Texas Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Texas Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup lard; 1 cup water; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 3 cups hot cooked rice; Fresh parsley sprigs

Servings: persons

1 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup lard
1 cup water
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
3 cups hot cooked rice
Fresh parsley sprigs

1
Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring well. Set aside.
2
Rinse chicken with cold water, and pat dry. Dip chicken in egg, and dredge in cracker crumb mixture.
3
Melt butter and lard in a large skillet. Add chicken, and cook over medium heat 10 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add water; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, and keep warm. Reserve pan drippings.
4
Add tomatoes and green pepper to pan drippings; cook over medium heat 3 minutes. Stir in rice, and mix well. Spoon rice mixture in center of a serving platter; arrange chicken pieces on rice. Garnish with parsley.

868

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up, and more.

Yes, Texas Braised 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.

Texas Braised Chicken

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