Welcome to the world of flavors, where we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets of cooking a delectable dish known as "bayou chicken." This flavorful chicken dish has its roots deeply embedded in the vibrant culture of Louisiana, where the soulful melodies of jazz and the tantalizing aromas of Cajun cuisine intertwine. Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors as we explore the heart of this dish, combining the richness of chicken with a captivating blend of spices and ingredients that paint a vibrant tapestry of taste. Get ready to embark on a journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy as we delve into the depths of this bayou classic.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BAYOU STYLE CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANTE
Cajun and Creole homes have been dining on Sauce Piquant for generations. Some like it with Alligator, some with chicken. The main ingredient can even be seafood. But the process is all the same. You must have the trinity (onion, bell pepper, and celery), and you must make a roux.
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories Chicken
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
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
This is a recipe a friend of mine made for a dinner gathering and it was fantastic! and rather easy to make.
Provided by -BreanneMarie-
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 41m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
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
When I came across this recipe many years ago, I knew I had a new-found family favorite on my hands. The chicken always turns out moist and tender.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA
This is a tasty main dish served in the bayou country of South Louisiana. Add a tossed salad and French bread, and you have a hearty meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
BAYOU CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Tonia-2
Number Of Ingredients 19
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
My sister Pamela gave this to me many years ago. I am especially fond of dishes that have eggplant, zucchini, and rice.
Provided by James Craig
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
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
Growing up, this chicken stew was a regular Sunday dinner, which was always served in the dining room. Sundays were always very special because it was the only day of the week that the whole family sat together for the noon day meal and shared our stories of the previous week.
Provided by Debora Hotard
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by á-17861
Number Of Ingredients 29
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
An easy crock pot dish.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Pork
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Tips:
- To save time, use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or braising pan.
- Be sure to brown the chicken well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop flavor.
- If you like a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking.
- Serve Bayou Chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Bayou Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and sauce is flavorful and satisfying, and the dish can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give Bayou Chicken a try.
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