Chicken Cordon Bleu

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients:
8 thinly sliced chicken breasts
8 thinly sliced deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups crushed corn flakes or any other breaded substitute (I prefer Ritz Crackers)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:
Top each piece of chicken with a slice of ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine cornflakes and seasonings. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then roll in crumbs.
Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes (or until the chicken juices run clear). Discard your toothpicks before serving or you will have a nice surprise when taking your first bite!

I loved this recipe. A great idea that I have not tried yet, but you could cut the proportions down and make miniature Cordon Bleu that would serve as a wonderful hot Hor D'oeuvre.

Southern Fried Chicken

Serves: 6

Ingredients:
1 cup flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lbs.) cut up
Oil for frying

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove chicken to paper towels to wipe off excess grease.

Chicken Parmesan

Very Simple and Delicious Chicken Parmesan

Servings - 4

(however this recipe is so easy to accommodate whatever number you want to make it for)

Ingredients:

4 Chicken Breasts (I prefer premium thin sliced)

1 Egg

1/2 tsp. Paprika

3/4 Cup Italin Bread Crumbs

Spaghetti Sauce

(You can use whatever brand you prefer or even try Alfredo sauce for a different flavor. It is yummy either way!)

Mozzarella Cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Next, combine the paprika and bread crumbs together in a bowl. Dip thawed chicken in egg and then coat with the bread crumbs. When the chicken is all coated place it in a baking dish. Bake in oven for 20 minutes. Take out and spoon sauce on top of chicken and then sprinkle with mozzerella cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Take out and enjoy! See, how easy was that?

Lemon Basil Chicken

Ingredients:

1 medium lemon

2 garlic cloves, divided

atleast 2 Tbsp. basil

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-4 lbs)

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Finely grate the peel from the lemon to measure 2 tsp. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice from one half. Set aside. Slice one garlic clove (I just use garlic powder - there is a conversion on the bottle); place sliced garlic, 2 Tbsp. basil and the remaining lemon half in the chicken cavity.

Place chicken breast side up, in a shallow roasting pan; rub with reserved lemon juice. Mince remaining garlic; combine with butter and reserved lemon peel. Brush mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining basil.

Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

This makes a perfect dinner! We loved it because the chicken came out so moist and tender. It was delicious!