Best Easy Chicken Creole Recipes

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EASY CHICKEN CREOLE



Easy Chicken Creole image

While I was growing up, my family spent time in Haiti, where we enjoyed eating many authentic dishes such as this. It's now a meal my husband requests often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each pepper, sugar and dried thyme
12 to 16 drops hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in oil until tender; Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until browned. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

EASY CREOLE FRIED CHICKEN



Easy Creole Fried Chicken image

Easiest fried chicken recipe on the planet. Requires no marinating and makes no mess. Coat skinned chicken pieces in your favorite Creole seasoning and fry in peanut oil. Bake in oven a short time to ensure chicken is cooked through.

Provided by Corby Strong

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 gallon peanut oil, or as needed
1 ½ pounds chicken wings
1 ½ pounds chicken legs
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Liberally coat chicken pieces with Creole seasoning.
  • Place 6 to 7 pieces chicken at a time into the hot oil. Cook until skin turns light brown and pieces float, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels before transferring to a baking sheet. Repeat to fry remaining batches.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 68.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 335.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

FAST N' EASY CREOLE CHICKEN



Fast n' Easy Creole Chicken image

A nice quick meal to enjoy when you are short on time! Goes nicely with some French bread, salad and dry white wine.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch strips
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup Heinz chili sauce
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Prepare deep skillet with non-stick cooking spray, if needed; preheat pan over high heat.
  • Cook chicken in skillet for 3 to 5 minutes until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat, add tomatoes (with juice), chili sauce, bell pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, pepper flakes, and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Serve chicken creole over steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 1360.1, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 29.4

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