Best 5 Drunken Chicken Salad Recipes

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Drunken chicken salad is a dish born out of the harmony between different flavors. It is a simple yet delicious salad that combines the taste of tender, juicy chicken with a unique, flavorful dressing. The key ingredient in this dish is the "drunken" chicken, which is marinated in a mixture of alcoholic beverages before being cooked. This process infuses the chicken with a distinctive flavor that is both savory and slightly boozy. The result is a dish that is perfect for parties, picnics, or as a light and refreshing lunch or dinner option.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WARM CHICKEN PARMESAN SALAD



Warm Chicken Parmesan Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 chicken cutlets, about 3 ounces each
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups store-bought marinara sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
3 cups baby arugula
1 cup small basil leaves
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the cutlets on both sides with the salt and pepper flakes. Place the cutlets in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the first side, 3 minutes. Flip, and cook for an additional minute. Add the marinara sauce and turn the cutlets to coat in the sauce. Top with the mozzarella, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Meanwhile, combine the arugula, basil, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl. Toss well to coat.
  • To serve: Place one piece of chicken on a plate and top with a spoonful of sauce. Add a bit of the salad right on top of the chicken, and serve.

DRUNK CHICKEN



Drunk Chicken image

Cooking a chicken on a beer can.

Provided by Max

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
5 tablespoons poultry seasoning
4 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
4 bay leaves
1 long metal skewer

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry the chicken. Remove excess fat and leave skin on. Lift skin from breast and thigh areas, slide bay leaves under skin. Coat chicken with poultry seasoning.
  • Drink half the can of beer, pour liquid smoke into remaining beer. Raise tab on beer can until it is in the straight up position.
  • Insert beer can into chicken from the bottom until even with bottom of chicken. Insert skewer through the wing, ribs, tab on beer can, and out the opposite side. (this keeps the can from falling out the chicken).
  • Prepare grill: light the coals, and when they are ready, spread coals to form a ring around the outside edge of the grill.
  • Place chicken in center standing up on can to cook. Cover and cook for two hours.
  • Remove carefully from grill so as not to spill the contents of the can. Remove skewer and beer can, let chicken sit for fifteen minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 140.4 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 135.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

DRUNKEN CHICKEN MARINADE



Drunken Chicken Marinade image

Enough marinade for at least 20 chicken breasts, this is great for a party and can be made ahead of time. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 huge batch of marinade, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups corn syrup
1 lb honey
12 ounces jim beam Bourbon
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon montreal poultry seasoning
8 drops Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons chili flakes
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon ginger (saute separately first)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and marinate chicken breasts for at least 2 hours.
  • Grill chicken. If you choose to use the marinade for sauce after marinating chicken, you must boil the marinade for safety reasons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.7, Carbohydrate 68.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 36.4, Protein 0.4

DRUNKEN FRENCH COUNTRY CHICKEN AU GRATIN



Drunken French Country Chicken Au Gratin image

An easy and delicious chicken dish with a few elegant touches here and there! The chicken is jointed (cut into pieces), sauteed and then grilled like a potato gratin in a sauce of cognac, wine, mustard and cheese. Serve this with a crisp fresh salad and pasta, or with seasonal steamed vegetables and rice. You can omit the cognac and wine and use apple juice if you wish - the taste will not be as sophisticated, deep or intense, but the chicken could be served to children this way! An ideal dinner party recipe or Valentine's day meal for two - just reduce the ingredients, or make the full amount and freeze the remaining portions. Recommended wine: Saumur Champigny.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole chicken (jointed, about 2 to 3 kilos in wieght)
100 ml cognac (1/3 glass)
350 ml dry white wine (1 1/2 glasses)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
5 tablespoons creme fraiche
140 g grated cheddar cheese (or any other hard cheese such as ( Emmental, Comte, Cantal or Tomme de Savioe)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons vegetables or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon caster sugar
flour
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Roll each piece of chicken in the flour, that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté until golden in a large frying pan, over a high heat.
  • Drain off any excess oil, then add the cognac and flambé - BE CAREFUL!
  • Add the smoked paprika, white wine and sugar, then mix well and leave to reduce over a low heat for 5 -10 minutes.
  • Add the crème fraîche and 100g of the grated cheese. Stir well, bring to the boil and leave to simmer for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to tate with salt and pepper, remembering that the flour was seasoned!
  • Arrange the fried chicken pieces in a gratin dish.
  • Add the mustard to the sauce, whisk, then pour over the chicken.
  • Mix the remaining 40g of grated cheese with the breadcrumbs.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese over the top of the chicken.
  • Grill (broil) the chicken in the sauce for 5 - 10 minutes to brown cheese and give a crusty, golden topping.
  • Serve with crisp fresh salad and pasta or, with rice and steamed seasonal vegetables. Recommended wine: Saumur Champigny.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.5, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 207.4, Sodium 386.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 46

DRUNKEN CHICKEN



Drunken Chicken image

This succulent and juicy drunken chicken is boiled, then scented with Shaoxing wine and served with a classic ginger and scallion sauce.

Provided by Grace Young

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as part of a multi-course meal

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 4-lb. broiler-fryer chicken
4¼ tsp. salt
8 quarts ice water
1 cup Shaoxing rice cooking wine
¼ cup finely shredded green scallions
¼ cup finely shredded ginger
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Remove any fat pockets from the chicken. Rub chicken with about 2 tsp. salt. Rinse the chicken under cold water and drain on a rack.
  • In a 6-quart pot, or a pot large enough to fit the chicken, bring 3 quarts cold water to a boil over high heat, covered. Carefully add chicken, breast-side up, adding more boiling water, if necessary, to completely cover chicken. Cover and return to a boil over high heat. When the broth returns to a rolling boil, boil vigorously over high heat, uncovered, 17 minutes, removing any scum that rises to the surface. Remove from heat. Using 2 heavy spoons, carefully transfer hot chicken to a colander in the sink. Slowly pour 4 quarts ice water over the chicken, until chicken is warm to the touch.
  • Return the chicken cooking liquid to a rolling boil over high heat. Again, carefully add the partially cooked chicken, breast-side up, adding more boiling water, if necessary, to completely cover chicken. Return to a boil over high heat, uncovered. When the broth returns to a rolling boil, boil vigorously over high heat, uncovered, 17 minutes, removing any scum that rises to the surface. Remove from heat. Using 2 heavy spoons, carefully transfer hot chicken to a colander in the sink. (The chicken should register 170 degrees when tested with a meat thermometer at the meatiest part of the thigh. If not, return to the pot and simmer several more minutes.) Slowly pour the remaining 4 quarts of ice water over the chicken in the colander, until chicken is warm to the touch. Save the chicken broth and reserve for soups.
  • Place the chicken on a rack and air-dry 30 minutes in a cool and breezy room. Sprinkle the entire surface of the chicken with 3⁄4 tsp. salt. With a meat cleaver, chop the chicken through the bone into bite-size pieces, reserving any chicken juices (or disjoint into serving pieces). Place the chicken in a casserole dish and pour rice wine over the chicken. Cover and marinate 1 to 2 hours at room temperature, occasionally basting chicken with rice wine. Pour reserved juices back into the casserole.
  • Meanwhile, place scallions, ginger, and remaining 1½ tsp. salt in a small heatproof dish. In a small skillet, heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully pour hot oil over scallions and ginger. The oil will make a crackling sound as it hits the scallions and ginger. Serve chicken with scallion-ginger sauce at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, free-range chicken, crisp celery, and crunchy almonds are all essential.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Poach it gently until it is just cooked through, to prevent it from becoming dry and tough.
  • Chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant or wrap for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.
  • For a more flavorful salad, marinate the chicken in the dressing for several hours or overnight before cooking.
  • Add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, or crumbled bacon, for a more substantial meal.

Conclusion:

Drunken chicken salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and versatile. With a few simple tips, you can make the best drunken chicken salad that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, give drunken chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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