Palmetto chicken is a classic southern dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Originating from the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, this dish features tender chicken braised in a rich sauce made with sweet palmetto hearts, flavorful herbs, and a hint of spice. The result is a savory and satisfying dish that perfectly balances the flavors of the chicken, the palmetto hearts, and the aromatic sauce. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect palmetto chicken dish, ensuring that your next meal is a memorable one.
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PALMETTO CHICKEN
The ingredients are reminiscent of gumbo, but this is a knife-and-fork meal. Serve with rice or a good, crusty bread. Adapted from Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Tastes. If you can't get andouille, any good-quality smoked sausage can be substituted.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine paprika, salt, mustard, cayenne, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper and white pepper.
- Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of seasoning mixture evenly over chicken, and rub in well.
- In a heavy 4-quart pot (preferably nonstick), heat oil over high heat just until it begins to smoke, 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken, skin side down, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
- Turn chicken over and brown on other side, about 4 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
- Add onions, celery, bell peppers, and 5 teaspoons of seasoning mixture.
- Stir well and scrape bottom of pan to loosen all the browned bits. Add a little bit of stock if necessary.
- Add andouille and okra and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour evenly over mixture in pot, and stir until no white is visible, about 1 minute.
- Add stock and scrape pan well.
- Return chicken and juices to pot, and bring just to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
PALMETTO CHICKEN
Steps:
- combine seasonings sprinkle chicken with 1tbs plus 1 tsp seasoning mix and rub it in well heat olive oli over high heat, add chicken large pieces first, skin down, cook until skin is brown, about 4 min turn over and cook until brown remove from pot and set aside ad onions, celery, bell pepper and 1 bts plus 2 tsp seasoning. mix wel and scrape the bottom of the pan if necessary, deglaze pot with a little stock add andouille cook for 4 min sprinlke flour evenly over top of mixture and stir until no white is visible stirin the stock and scrape the bottom of the pot again to loosen brown bits. return chicke na dnjuices to the pot, when it begins to boil, reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until chx is fully cooked 15-20 min serve hot w rice
Tips:
- Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have any on hand, you can use water, but the soup will not be as flavorful.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. This soup is a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have in your fridge. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
- Add some herbs and spices to your soup. This will help to give it a more complex flavor. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, and black pepper.
- Don't overcook the chicken. You want the chicken to be cooked through, but you don't want it to be tough. The best way to tell if the chicken is cooked is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Palmetto chicken soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up any leftover chicken or vegetables you have in your fridge. With a few simple tips, you can make a pot of palmetto chicken soup that your whole family will love.
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