Best Chicken Wilson Recipes

MELBA WILSON'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN AND EGGNOG WAFFLES

Steps:

• To cook the chicken, put the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, paprika, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder. Add the mustard and use your hands to work everything into the chicken. Pour in the buttermilk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Heat 3 inches of oil to 325°F in a deep cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Combine the flour and Sazonador seasoning in a brown paper bag. Add a few pieces of chicken at a time and shake it like you mean it! Working in batches, fry the chicken until it is beautifully brown and crispy on one side, about 15 minutes. Turn and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the meat registers 160°F, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• To make the waffles, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggnog, egg yolks, and butter in another bowl. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until combined; you don't want the batter to be lumpy or too smooth-just right.
• Whisk the egg whites until almost stiff; fold them into the batter.
• Heat a waffle iron. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour some of the batter into the middle of the iron, following the manufacturer's instructions. Close and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Top the waffles with fried chicken, Strawberry Butter, and maple syrup. Are you ready to Paaarrrtyyy!?
• Put the butter in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and blend until smooth. Add the berries and grenadine and pulse until combined, but with small pieces of berry still visible.

CHICKEN & SAUSAGE: JUSTIN WILSON STYLE

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tblsp of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or small dutch oven.
• Add the cubed chicken, sprinkled with Cajun seasoning, and brown it until almost cooked thru, then add sliced smoked sausage (its pre-cooked).
• Add the sliced onions, green bell peppers (I sometimes use a mix of green and red, depending what I have on hand), and celery (if using) and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the rice, chicken broth, salt, cayenne pepper (and any additional Cajun seasoning to taste).
• Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and cover. (Extra broth may be needed toward the end of cooking).
• Simmer for approx 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• Stir once thru-out cooking time, but keep lid closed and make sure not to scorch the bottom).
• Check for done-ness by tasting it! If the rice is cooked and the chicken isn't pink on the inside, it's done.
• Sprinkle on a little fresh, chopped parsley and a pinch of "Gumbo File" after plating, (if desired). Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN WILSON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Lightly beat eggs in a small bowl. Soak the chicken pieces in the egg for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet and add the mushrooms. Cook and stir the sliced mushrooms until softened.
• Remove the chicken from the egg mixture. Roll the chicken pieces in bread crumbs and set aside. Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place the chicken pieces in the pan and brown on all sides. Brown the pieces in batches if necessary.
• Place the browned chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Cover the chicken with the sauteed mushrooms. Pour the wine into the baking dish, then cover the mixture with the sliced cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

CHICKEN & SAUSAGE: JUSTIN WILSON STYLE

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tblsp of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or small dutch oven. Add the cubed chicken, sprinkled with Cajun seasoning, and brown it until almost cooked thru, then add sliced smoked sausage (its pre-cooked). Add the sliced onions, green bell peppers (I sometimes use a mix of green and red, depending what I have on hand), and celery (if using) and saute for 2 minutes. Add the rice, chicken broth, salt, cayenne pepper (and any additional Cajun seasoning to taste). Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and cover. (Extra broth may be needed toward the end of cooking). Simmer for approx 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir once thru-out cooking time, but keep lid closed and make sure not to scorch the bottom). Check for done-ness by tasting it! If the rice is cooked and the chicken isn't pink on the inside, it's done. Sprinkle on a little fresh, chopped parsley and a pinch of "Gumbo File" after plating, (if desired). Serve and enjoy!