Toms Oven Made Hot Pepper Chicken Jerky Recipe

Name: Toms Oven Made Hot Pepper Chicken Jerky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (turkey breast and venison works well also); 2 1/4 teaspoons tenderizing salt (e.g. Mortons Tenderquick); 2 1/4 teaspoons pickling salt; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; Optional; 1 -2 pinch of crushed dehydrated habanero chili pepper flakes, if you can find them only make this is you really like hot and spicy beef jerky (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (turkey breast and venison works well also)
2 1/4 teaspoons tenderizing salt (e.g. Mortons Tenderquick)
2 1/4 teaspoons pickling salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Optional
1 -2 pinch of crushed dehydrated habanero chili pepper flakes, if you can find them only make this is you really like hot and spicy beef jerky (optional)

1
Mix the salts, peppers, garlic powder and onion powder together and put into a salt shaker with large holes to allow the red pepper flakes to get through; set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 150u00b0F.
3
Cut chicken into 1/8th inch strips or 1/8th inch cubes (thickness doesn't have to be exact, can be a little thicker).
4
On a cutting board, sprinkle each strip evenly and heavily then with a meat mallet, rolling pin or pan, pound mixture into chicken. Turn chicken over and repeat.
5
Place strips in single layer on a oven-safe metal cookie cooling rack (fine mesh or closely spaced bars work best).
6
Cook chicken until dry but not brittle, 4 to 5 hours, rearranging once.
7
Cooking times for turkey or venison are the same.
8
Refrigerate for storage.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (turkey breast and venison works well also), 2 1/4 teaspoons tenderizing salt (e.g. Mortons Tenderquick), 2 1/4 teaspoons pickling salt, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Toms Oven Made Hot Pepper Chicken Jerky 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!

Toms Oven Made Hot Pepper Chicken Jerky

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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