Best 10 Grandpas Chicken Recipes

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In the realm of culinary traditions, "Grandpa's Chicken" holds a special place, evoking memories of family gatherings and the comforting aromas of home cooking. This classic dish has been passed down through generations, cherished for its simplicity, versatility, and ability to bring people together around the dinner table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, discovering the best recipe for "Grandpa's Chicken" is a delightful adventure that promises to create lasting memories and satisfy taste buds of all ages.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDPA'S GARDEN CHICKEN SOUP



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Grandpa sends me veggies from his huge garden every year and I use 'em for this soup, which has been called 'the best soup I've ever eaten' by friends. It's pretty unstructured and can change to meet your personal tastes. It's basically a chicken veggie soup; it's the FRESH veggies that make it the best. I just throw stuff in until it looks and tastes the way I want it to. It's also GREAT if you're sick; I swear it'll cure what ails ya! YUM! The longer you SLOWLY cook the soup, the more flavorful it becomes. I often eat a bowl while it's simmering 'cause I can't wait.

Provided by SRF0079

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 whole chicken, quartered
water, to cover
½ large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery with leaves, cut into chunks
3 cubes chicken bouillon
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
2 kohlrabi bulbs, peeled and diced
2 carrots, sliced
1 large turnip, diced
½ medium head cabbage, chopped
2 ears sweet corn, cut from cob
4 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Put chicken pieces in a large stockpot; pour enough water over chicken to cover completely. Add onion, celery, bouillon cubes, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook at a simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 1 hour.
  • Remove and discard celery chunks. Remove chicken to a cutting board to cool; cut as much meat as possible from the bones and chop roughly. Return chicken to stock.
  • Stir potatoes, kohlrabi, carrots, and turnip into the soup; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add cabbage, corn, green beans, and tomato; cook until the green beans are tender, 7 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 376.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

GRANDMA ANNIE'S CHICKEN



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This is a dish to take to a sick friend or neighbor. It is my version of "chicken soup" handed down from my mother, Annie. It freezes well. Thaw completely before cooking. It can be served hot, as a dinner entree, or sliced when cooled and served as a luncheon dish. It's also great to take on picnics. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
SAUCE:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Lemon juice to taste

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine butter and garlic. In another a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, cheese and parsley. Dip chicken in butter, then coat evenly with crumb mixture., Roll up chicken and place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Drizzle with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve chicken with a dollop of sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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Just plain ol' good!!! This is actually my very own concoction, because my Grandma never usually measured when she cooked. :) But it definately tastes like my Grandma's and my Great Aunt's!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (2 1/2-3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
buttermilk, enough to cover the bird
1 tablespoon hot sauce
butter flavor shortening (for frying)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme, crush between your fingers when adding
1/4 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • Wash chicken pieces and place in a deep bowl. Cover with buttermilk and hot sauce, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Melt shortening in a cast iron skillet to a depth of about 1 inch.
  • Heat to about 370º. (No thermometer needed, really. It'll get hot enough while chicken rests AFTER coating if you have your flame on about medium.) If it starts to smoke, turn it down immediately a bit.
  • In a doubled brown paper lunch sack, mix together all of the dry ingredients.
  • Remove chicken from bowl.
  • Using additional seasoned salt and pepper, lightly coat to season chicken.
  • Place chicken in bag, one piece at a time. Shake well until thoroughly coated.
  • Dip each piece in the buttermilk and coat with flour once again.
  • Shake off excess; place on waxed paper for 15 minutes or until dry.
  • Place chicken, skin side down, in hot shortening.
  • Do not crowd skillet.
  • Brown until golden on bottom (good)(skin) side. When chicken pieces are golden on one side, turn pieces over, cover with tight fitting lid, and reduce heat to a simmer, turning chicken pieces ocaisionally, for 35 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender. *When lid is placed on, and heat is reduced to a good simmer, the good side of pieces are the top sides. After about 10 minutes, turn back to skin-side down. After another 10 minutes or so, turn back to skin-side up for the last 10-15 minutes.).
  • Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer for "crispy on the outside" crust. Remove at once, skipping this step, if a softer outside is preferred. My grandma and great aunts always drained their fried chicken on brown paper grocery bags. This seems to work best for me, too. Paper towels work "ok", too. *If doubling or making alot of chicken, or just wanting to keep it warm til the rest of your side dishes are done and ready to serve, place chicken on brown paper bag-lined cookie sheet in very low oven. GREAT cold, too!
  • 4-6 servings.
  • To make chicken fingers:.
  • Use 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips about a 1/2-3/4 " thick. I skipped the buttermilk and hot sauce part, and dipped them into the flour mixture first, then into 1 egg beaten with about a half of a cup of half and half cream and a little hot sauce. Then back into the flour mixture. Worked out PERFECTLY. I lightly browned them in hot oil on one side, turned them, then put a lid on them. I then only cooked them for 8 minutes. I removed the lid, turned them and cooked them another minute. Drained them on paper towel.YUM!
  • *One extra tip: Don't ever turn chicken by piercing with a fork, all the juices will run out and the meat will be dry. Always use tongs and have a sharp spatula handy to get underneath just in case a little bit wants to stick. You don't want to lose that good breading! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.5, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 212.8, Sodium 296.3, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 56.7

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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When it comes to weeknight dinner, casseroles are king. This super-simple, five-ingredient chicken casserole recipe comes together quickly and bakes up beautifully. It's sure to be your quick-meal go to for at-home dinners and a reliable favorite for bake-and-take potluck dinners.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
3 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place chicken evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon and spread soup evenly over chicken; sprinkle with cheese.
  • In medium bowl, stir bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown and thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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From Grandma Smith. From this recipe, I make one large casserole and one 8-inch round casserole. I think the recipe could be halved easily, but when making for myself, I freeze one casserole for later use. Freezes well.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
water to cover
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables (such as Veg-All®), drained
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
2 tablespoons butter, cubed, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a large pot; cover with water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces.
  • Mix chicken, canned vegetables, chicken soup, sour cream, water chestnuts, onion, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Pour into a large baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers over the top and dot with butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling starts to bubble and the topping browns, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 839 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CHARDON



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Delicious chicken coated in bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sooo easy but your guests will never know how hard you didn't work!

Provided by MADDIEGAIL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 cup bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a shallow bowl, beat the egg with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. In a separate dish, mix bread crumbs with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • Mix together the melted butter and lemon juice. Pour about 2/3 of the butter mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Tilt pan to coat the bottom. Spread mushrooms in an even layer in the bottom of the dish. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture. Place on top of the mushrooms. Drizzle remaining butter over the chicken, and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 334.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

GRANDMA'S FAVORITE CHICKEN



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My Grandma used to make this chicken and it was my mom's favorite. It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious. You may add as many different veggies and any amount you want. The broth made from this is great to dip bread and butter; my brother loves to have it as soup. Yum!!!

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 chicken legs
5 large white potatoes
1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
5 cloves garlic
2 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
½ tablespoon garlic powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken legs in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes, carrots, garlic, and squash around the chicken. Top with onion slices. Season with parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter on each chicken leg. Pour water into pan to a level of about 1/2 inch.
  • Cover pan with foil and cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove foil and continue cooking 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 118.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 198.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND DRESSING



Grandma's Chicken and Dressing image

Progresso™ chicken broth provides a simple addition to this hearty dish that's baked using chicken, cornbread and white bread. A classic casserole recipe that's perfect for your family dinner menu.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 deli rotisserie chicken (2 lb), skinned, boned and shredded (about 4 cups)
6 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
8 slices (1 oz each) firm white bread, torn
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons ground sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except butter. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Dot evenly with butter.
  • Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1720 mg

GRANDPA'S CHICKEN AND EGG NOODLES



Grandpa's Chicken and Egg Noodles image

YUMMYY!!!! Homemade Egg Noodle/Dumplings with Chicken. Grandpa used to make them for the family...great memories and great noodles!

Provided by Chef Higgins

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 1 pot, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons ground sage
2 teaspoons sweet basil
1 whole chicken
6 eggs
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
2 chicken bouillon cubes
6 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground marjoram
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
5 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • 1. Put whole chicken into a large pot with water so 1/2 chicken is
  • submerged and bring to a boil.
  • 2. Make noodles while chicken is cooking. (Directions below).
  • 3. When chicken is completly cooked (no pink), take it out of the pan and rip all the white meat off the chicken and put it back in the broth.
  • 4. Put the broth back on the burner add in about 1 or 2 shakes of the Ground Marjoram, Ground Sage, Tyme Leaves poultry Seasoning, and a little bit of Sweet Basil.
  • 5. Add the 2 Chicken Bouillion Cubes and 3 teaspoons of salt to the broth, mix periodically.
  • 6. Finish noodles below -- and add to the broth, unrolling each one first.
  • 7. When all noodle are in the pot, simmer for 10 minutes, serve and enjoy!
  • Noodles:.
  • 1. While chicken is cooking, make the Noodles.
  • 2. Put 3 cups of flour into a large bowl.
  • 3. Make a well in the flour and add 6 eggs, a 'shake' of marjoram, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, and 2 t of salt to the flour and stir.
  • 4. Pour and spread 1 1/2 cups of flour onto the counter.
  • 5. Put 1/ 2 of noodle batter onto the flour (will be very runny -- put some flour on top before attempting to roll) and roll with a rolling pin until desired noodle thickness.
  • 6. Roll up batter into a long roll, slicing the roll into 1 1/2 swirls.
  • 7. When broth is done, add noodles by unrolling each one into the chicken and broth pot.
  • 8. Repeat steps 4-7 with other 1/2 of batter.
  • 9. Let pot simmer for 10 minutes -- serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.9, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 280.7, Sodium 1808, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 43.3

GRANDPA'S OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Grandpa's Overnight Chicken Casserole image

I remember having this at Grandma and Grandpa's when I was little...From the Family Recipe Box, in Grandpa's typewriting.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 cups cooked chicken, cut in chunks
3/4 cup finely cut celery
1/2 cup finely cut green pepper
1/2 cup stuffed green olive, sliced
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cups milk
1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese
3 hardboiled egg, quartered
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Mix all the casserole ingredients together.
  • Pour into buttered casserole.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove one hour before baking.
  • Top with crushed potato chips and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 814.6, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 2, Protein 12.8

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cooking techniques. Grandpa's Chicken recipes showcase different cooking methods, including baking, frying, and grilling. Experiment with different techniques to find your favorite way to cook chicken.
  • Marinate your chicken. Marinating chicken infuses it with flavor and helps to keep it moist. Grandpa's Chicken recipes include several flavorful marinades, such as the Lemon-Garlic Marinade and the Sweet and Spicy Marinade.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The fresher your ingredients, the better your chicken will taste. Look for organic, free-range chicken and fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking chicken, it's important to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Cook chicken to the proper temperature. The USDA recommends cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the chicken is safe to eat and will prevent it from becoming dry and overcooked.

Conclusion:

Grandpa's Chicken recipes are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy chicken. With a variety of cooking techniques, marinades, and side dishes to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a chicken recipe, give Grandpa's Chicken a try. You won't be disappointed.

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