Best 10 Quick And Easy Chicken Piquant Recipes

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In this article, you will find some of the quickest and easiest ways to cook chicken piquant, a delicious and versatile dish that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a weeknight meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes or a special occasion dish that's sure to impress your guests, we've got you covered. The recipes in this article use simple, everyday ingredients, so you can be sure that you'll have everything you need on hand. So what are you waiting for? Let's get cooking!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/4 cup olive oil
1 (3 pound) fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
1 1/2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons bleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
4 bay leaves
4 cups seeded and chopped plum tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Emeril's Red Pepper Sauce or other hot pepper sauce
Hot white rice, for serving
1/2 cup chopped green onions (green and white parts)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in large heavy nonstick pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of the salt. In a bowl combine the Essence with 1/2 cup of the flour and stir to combine. Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture and shake to remove any excess flour. Brown the pieces, in batches if necessary, until golden on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Stir in the onions, bell peppers, celery, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of the flour and cook, stirring, to cook the flour without browning, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, Worcestershire, and pepper sauce.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, increase the heat under the sauce to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fall-from the bone tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
  • To serve, spoon the rice onto plates, top with the chicken and sauce, and garnish with the green onions and parsley.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.

BAYOU STYLE CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANTE



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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

2 -3 tablespoons canola oil
2 lbs cut up chicken pieces
3 tablespoons creole seasoning
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup bacon grease
1 cup flour
6 ounces tomato paste
kosher salt and black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
hot cooked rice

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.

CHICKEN PICANTE



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My husband used to claim this entree as his specialty until I made it and discovered how quick and easy it is. Our two sons love the juicy chicken while my husband and I enjoy the twist that brown sugar and mustard give the picante sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the picante sauce, brown sugar and mustard; pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1009mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

LOUISIANA CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANT



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This recipe was adopted from a 1969 cookbook that belonged to my grandmother. I've adjusted the ingredients and amounts to reflect today's cooking habits. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 lbs chicken
3 cups cooking oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
3 lbs onions
3 tablespoons creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's)

Steps:

  • Heat 3 cups of cooking oil hot enough to cook chicken.
  • Cut chicken into 2 inch pieces, season with the creole seasoning and fry in oil until done.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil.
  • In another frying pan, saute onions,celery, bell pepper and garlic until opaque looking and slightly limp.
  • To the vegetable mixture, add your chicken which has slightly cooled.
  • Add tomatoes and water to the mixture, then lower the flame allowing mixture to simmer for for one hour, stirring about every 10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.
  • If you like yours to be a bit thicker, use 2 cans of diced tomatoes and 1 can (8 ounce) tomato paste and 1 cup water.

CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANT



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Chicken Sauce Piquant- boneless chicken thigh pieces are fried and then braised in a fabulously rich tomato sauce and served over rice. This Southern Louisiana Chicken recipe is packed with flavor.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Dinner     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, (I use Tony Chachere's)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, (diced)
1 green bell pepper, (diced)
1 celery rib, (diced)
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 slices bacon
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper
3 green onions, (sliced)
white rice for serving

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken thigh into 6 pieces. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning. Place in a medium bowl and add flour. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken in 2 batches until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Reserve the flour left in the bowl.
  • Add the onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, remaining tablespoon of oil and the leftover flour to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring often for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and then add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, bacon, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, bay leaves, and thyme.
  • Add chicken and any juices back to the Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook another 15 minutes.
  • Add Tabasco sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve with rice and sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN PIQUANT



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This recipe is a variation on traditional chicken piquant which is spicy Cajun chicken. This comes together quickly and is good served over white rice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 (16 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
¼ cup diced sweet pickles
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix flour and Creole seasoning together in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken through the flour mixture, shaking of excess.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, pickles, vinegar, capers, and garlic to chicken; simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 582.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN PIQUANT



Quick and Easy Chicken Piquant image

This recipe is a variation on traditional chicken piquant which is spicy Cajun chicken. This comes together quickly and is good served over white rice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 (16 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
¼ cup diced sweet pickles
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix flour and Creole seasoning together in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken through the flour mixture, shaking of excess.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, pickles, vinegar, capers, and garlic to chicken; simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 582.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN PIQUANT



Quick and Easy Chicken Piquant image

This recipe is a variation on traditional chicken piquant which is spicy Cajun chicken. This comes together quickly and is good served over white rice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 (16 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
¼ cup diced sweet pickles
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix flour and Creole seasoning together in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken through the flour mixture, shaking of excess.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, pickles, vinegar, capers, and garlic to chicken; simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 582.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN BREASTS PIQUANT



Chicken Breasts Piquant image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces rose or dry red wine
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons water
Enough fresh or frozen ginger to make 2 teaspoons coarsely grated
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
nonstick pan spray

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, soy sauce, oil and water in a bowl large enough to hold the chicken. Grate the ginger, mince the garlic, and add to marinade with the mustard, sugar and oregano.
  • Wash and dry the chicken, and place pieces in the marinade, turning to coat well. Allow to marinate while preparing the rest of the meal.
  • Heat a nonstick pan until it is medium hot; spray with pan spray lightly, and brown chicken breast on both sides.
  • Add the marinade, cover and continue cooking over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked, about 10 minutes. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 346, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANT



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Make and share this Chicken Sauce Piquant recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 1/2 lbs chicken, deboned, cut in 1-inch pieces
mixed spice (recipe follows)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1 small onion, diced
1 small poblano pepper
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 stalks celery, diced
5 medium roma tomatoes, diced
2 cups canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried thyme
4 bay leaves
5 cups chicken stock
4 dashes hot sauce
hot cooked rice
diced scallion, for garnish
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for spice mix and toss chicken in spice mix, making certain the chicken is evenly coated. Wash your hands.
  • In wide bottom pot or Dutch oven, heat oil until it begins to smoke slightly. While waiting, coat the chicken with the flour in a large mixing bowl, tossing the chicken with your hands to make sure it all gets coated well. Shake excess flour off the chicken, reserving the leftover flour.
  • Pan fry the chicken over medium heat. Don't crowd the pan with the chicken or it will not get the right color. The pieces should be side by side, not on top of one another. When chicken has reached the desired color, remove it from the pan with a slotted spatula. Most likely you will have to do this in two batches.
  • Add the remaining flour to the oil in the pan, and cook over medium heat for about five minutes to make a medium brown roux. Add onions, peppers, garlic and celery, and cook five minutes more. Add the tomatoes, chicken, dried thyme, bay leaves, stock and hot sauce.
  • Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Serve over rice with freshly diced scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784, Fat 54.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 126.8, Sodium 2276.6, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 39.2

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You can add any vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, onions, peppers, or zucchini.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Cook the chicken and vegetables until they are tender: The chicken should be cooked through and the vegetables should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Serve the chicken and vegetables over rice or noodles: This is a great way to add some extra flavor and texture to the dish.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken piquant recipe is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The chicken and vegetables are cooked in a flavorful sauce, and they're served over rice or noodles. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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