Best Bayou Chicken Recipes

BAYOU STYLE CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANTE

Steps:

• In a Lagre heavy pot heat the oil.
• Dredge chicken pieces in Creole seasonings and 1/2 cup flour and brown in the oil, preferably in a cast iron pan.
• Remove chicken and set aside.
• Keep the heat going under your frying pan and add the bacon grease.
• When grease is hot, slowly whisk in the flour.
• Stir constantly until the roux turns the color of caramel, the darker the better. About 30 minutes.
• Carefully add the onion, bell pepper, celery and stir, about 5 minutes until all is incorporated and vegetables are soft.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add Chicken broth, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken and cook until the chicken is done.
• Taste and reseason.
• Add green onion and parsley.
• Cover, reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Set a large 1-gallon stock pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt. Place the linguine in the pot and stir until the water returns to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, but with a bit of resistance (al dente), about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Essence and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and habaneros to the pan and saute until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of Essence, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, linguine and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and add the green onions, Parmesan and parsley and toss to blend. Serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

EMERIL'S BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Set a large 1-gallon stock pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt. Place the linguine in the pot and stir until the water returns to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, but with a bit of resistance (al dente), about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and habaneros to the pan and saute until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, linguine and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and add the green onions, Parmesan and parsley and toss to blend. Serve immediately.

BAYOU CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 1. Lay the chicken breast onto a plate and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of Cajun seasoning on each side of the chicken. Cover and refrig. until needed. 2. Prepare vegetable and jalpenos and set aside until needed. 3. Combine bay leaf, three peppers and garlic set aside until needed. 4. Combine the heavy cream and sour cream set aside until needed. 5. Measure and combine the cheeses and set aside until neeede. 6. Heat the oil over high heat in a large saucepan until the hot oil cracks when a drop of water hits the oil. 7. Add the vegetables and jalapenos, cook over high heat for 5 min. or until the vegetables starts to turn limp. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. 8. Evenly sprinkle the seasonings over the vegetables, stir well. Cook over high heat for 2 min. to develop the flavor. 9.Heat fryer to 350 degrees. 10. Evenly sprinkle the flour over the vegetables stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Do not allow the spices to burn. 11. Stir the chicken stock well, then add to the bayou sauce, half at a time, stirring occasionally. Heat to a boil. 12. When the sauce boils, add the cream mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil while stirring until the lumps have dissolved. Remove sauce from heat and pour into a microwaveable bowl or container and cover. Do not let the sauce simmer or the cream will curdle. 13. Remove the bay leaf, add the cheese to the sauce, stir until the cheese has belted and the sauce is smooth. 14. Uncover chicken and dredge both sides with flour. Shake off excess flour. Place into fry basket and lower into 350 degrees shortening. 15. Fry the chicken for 2 1/2 min. or until golden brown. While chicken is frying heat the Bayou Chicken sauce in the microwave for 60 seconds or until hot. keep covered until ready to use 16. When chicken is done, drain excess oil and place onto serving platter. Pour hot sauce over chicken breast. Serving suggesting: Serve Bayou Chicken over rice with steamed vegetables.

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add chicken and garlic powder; cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Stir in salsa. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the parsley, salt and hot pepper sauce. Serve with pasta.

BAYOU CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter and oil on all sides. Remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion until onion is crisp-tender, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the peas, garlic salt and herbes de Provence. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Arrange chicken over pea mixture. Pour wine over chicken; sprinkle with tomato. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear.

BAYOU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil and place over medium high heat until hot.
• Add onion and garlic; saute until tender.
• Add chicken; saute 3 minutes or until chicken looses it's pink color, stirring constantly.
• Add eggplant and next 9 ingredients (green bell pepper through zucchini).
• Bring to a boil; cover.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and water, add to skillet, stirring well.
• Cover and cook 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
• Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
• Serve over rice.

BAYOU COUNTRY CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• 1. Use a black iron or other heavy pot. Put oil in pot, add flour and stir over medium high heat until roux turns a deep golden brown. Add onions and cook until edges begin to brown. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to roux mixture. Cook until chicken begins to brown off and roux is a dark brown color. Be careful not to burn the roux. stir in garlic, celery and bell pepper, being careful not to break apart the chicken.
• 2. Add 2 quarts of chicken stock, homemade or purchased. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer on very low heat until the hen is tender and the stew is thick. You should taste and adjust seasoning at this point. Add parsley and green onions. Simmer for just a few more minutes, remove from heat.
• 3. Serve hot over a bed of rice.

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, and pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Add chicken and garlic powder; cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
• Stir in salsa.
• Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until or until thickened and bubbly.
• Add the parsley, salt and hot pepper sauce. Serve with pasta.

BAYOU PASTA WITH CHICKEN ( COPYCAT CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA )

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.
• Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; stir for 1 minute. Add half-and-half; stir until thickened, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; add parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover.
• Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun seasoning and cayenne evenly over chicken. Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in center, 6-8 minutes. Slice chicken.
• In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.

CAJUN BAYOU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350.
• Combine all except chicken in a 9x13 dish.
• After mixed put chicken in.
• Bake 40-50 min until chicken is done.
• You could also grill this.

CHICKEN CREOLE BURGERS WITH BAYOU MAYO RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender, about 8 min. Remove from heat; transfer to a large bowl. Let cool 5 minutes. 2. Add the ground chicken and creole seasoning to the onion/mushroom mixture, stirring well to combine. Shape into 4 patties. 3. Spray a grill pan (or griddle) with nonstick spray and heat to medium heat. Add the patties and cook, turning occasionally, until cooked...about 6 - 7 minutes per side. 4. Meanwhile, prepare the Bayou Mayo by combining the mayo, chives, lemon juice, and creole seasoning. Serve the burgers in the buns topped with the Bayou Mayo. navywifecook.com

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Directions Set a large 1-gallon stock pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt. Place the linguine in the pot and stir until the water returns to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, but with a bit of resistance (al dente), about 12 minutes. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Essence and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and habaneros to the pan and saute until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of Essence, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, linguine and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and add the green onions, Parmesan and parsley and toss to blend. Serve immediately.

BAYOU CHICKEN - CROCK POT

Steps:

• 1. In a crock pot, mix both packages of bearnaise sauce mix, wine, tarragon, turmeric, and garlic powder until well blended.
• 2. Add shallots, ham, red pepper, potatoes, artichokes and chicken.
• 3. Stir gently.
• 4. Cover, set heat on low setting, and cook for 6 hours.

BAYOU CHICKEN & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté onions, bell pepper and celery for 5 minutes.
• Add chicken and sausage to skillet and sauté an additional 3 minutes. (If using raw chicken, make sure you cook it in a separate pan BEFORE you add it to the vegetables).
• Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce and heat through.
• Add cooked rice to skillet, stir to mix.

BOBBY'S LIGHTER CHICKEN CREOLE BURGERS WITH BAYOU MAYO RECIPE BY BOBBY DEEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender, about 8 min. Remove from heat; transfer to a large bowl. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken and 1/2 teaspoon pepper blend to the onion mixture, stirring well to combine. Shape into 4 (3-inch round) patties.
• Spray a nonstick ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add the patties and cook, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of a burger registers 165°, 6-7 minutes on each side.
• Meanwhile, to make the Bayou Mayo, combine the mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper blend. Serve the burgers in the buns topped with the Bayou Mayo.

BAYOU CHICKEN - CROCK POT

Steps:

• In a crock pot, mix both packages of bearnaise sauce mix, wine, tarragon, turmeric, and garlic powder until well blended.
• Add shallots, ham, red pepper, potatoes, artichokes and chicken.
• Stir gently.
• Cover, set heat on low setting, and cook for 6 hours.

BAYOU BLACK-EYED PEAS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine mushrooms, onions, seasonings and peas in a large, greased baking dish.
• Push the chicken pieces down into the mixture.
• Scatter tomatoes over the top and pour wine over all.
• Cover and bake at 325°F for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.