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Slowly Roasted Chicken - A Dish That You Can Never Forget

You might have tasted different varieties of chicken but slowly roasted chicken is a completely different dish. What makes slowly roasted chicken unique is its taste, flavor and color. The popularity of slowly roasted chicken could be evaluated simply by the fact that it is one of the most demanded dishes in hotels and restaurants all over the world. Here are the main ingredients required to prepare this dish.

Chicken 1.6 kgRoasting potatoes 1 kgGarlic heads 2White wine 100 mlChicken stock 100 mlRosemary 2 stemsBay leaves 6Lemon 1

How is slowly roasted chicken prepared?

First of all, heat the oven to 160 degrees. Take the butter and slowly rub it all over the roasting tin. Rub the skin of the chicken with butter as well. Then, put the chicken in the tin and place the potatoes around it. Add the half cut garlic heads into the tin. Along with it, pour in the white wine and stock. After that, properly cover it with foil and put it in the oven. Cook it well for 1 hour and then get rid of the foil. Then shake the potatoes. Include the bay leaves and the lemon wedges and cook it for another fifty minutes. This time, cook it without covering it. After that, slowly turn the heat up to 220 degrees. Then cook it for 30 minutes. Then, take the bird and potatoes out of the pan. Again, cover it with foil. Allow it to set for 10 minutes. Then, start carving it. Keep the potatoes warm. Now, the slowly roasted bird is ready to be served.

Slowly Roasted Garlic Chicken

Slowly roasted garlic chicken belongs to the slowly roasted family. The only difference is that here garlic is the main ingredient. Ingredients necessary to make this dish are:

Chicken 1 (5 pounds)Kosher salt 2 tablespoonFreshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoonGarlic 4 headsOlive oil 2 tablespoonLemon 1Yellow onion 1Low sodium chicken broth 1 cup

How is it prepared?

Compound the salt and pepper in a small bowl. Take the bird and wipe it lightly with a garlic head. Then, wipe it with oil as well. Add salt and pepper as per your taste. Put a garlic head and the half cut lemon in the bird cavity. Arrange the bottom of the baking dish with the leftover garlic, lemon and onion. Place the bird on top of these and introduce the broth to the baking dish. Then cover it with foil properly. Roast the chicken for one hour. Then take the foil off and slowly rub the bird with the pan juices. Slowly raise the temperature up to 450 degrees F. Continue the process of roasting. Bask the chicken at regular intervals while roasting it. Make sure that the juicy part is completely removed. Roast it for 30 to 40 minutes. The skin becomes golden brown in color when it's ready. Allow it to cool. At the same time put the pan juices in a saucepan and boil them for 7 to 20 minutes under medium heat until they become thicker. Season them as per the need. Then, carve the chicken carefully. It would be ideal if you serve it with a garlic head and the pan sauces. This adds to the taste of the dish.

The appealing taste and the irresistible flavor of the slowly roasted chicken can definitely win anyone's heart.

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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This slightly spicy dip cleverly captures the flavour of buffalo chicken wings. I found this after Jordon came home from Hudson's Tap House (after ordering this on accident) and really liked their version.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 1 cup plain ranch salad dressing.
  • 3 cans (4-1/2 ounces each) chunk (or flake) white chicken, drained and shredded
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Thinly sliced green onions, optional
  • Corn or tortilla chips
  • Celery sticks

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot pepper sauce and salad dressing. Stir in chicken.
  2. Spread into an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions if desired. Serve with chips and celery sticks.

Yield: 5 cups.

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Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon diced minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder ( Spanish is best)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 8 flour tortillas ( 6 "inch")
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
  • 1/3 cup diced tomato
  • 2/3 cup mild picante sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Directions

  1. Cook the ground beef over medium heat until brown, then drain.
  2. Return meat to pan and add the salt, onions, paprika, chili powder and water.
  3. Let mixture simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. When oil is hot, fry each tortilla for about 30-45 seconds per side and drain on paper towels.
  6. Be sure to pop any bubbles that form when frying so that the tortilla lays flat in the oil.
  7. Tortillas should become golden brown.
  8. Heat refried beans.
  9. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  10. Stack each pizza by first spreading 1/3 C beans on one tortilla.
  11. Next add 1/3 C meat, then another tortilla.
  12. Top the second tortilla with 2 T of salsa.
  13. Divide the tomato, cheese, onions and olives evenly and top in that order.
  14. Bake for 8-12 minutes.
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Grilled Drunken Shrimp and Scallop Skewers Recipe

An amazing summer recipe perfect for when guests are coming over.

Ingredients

  • 20 large fresh or frozen sea scallops (about 1-3/4 pounds total)
  • 20 large fresh or frozen shrimp (about 12 ounces total)
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1 1/4pound jicama, peeled and cut into bite-size strips (about 4 cups)
  • 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Lime wedges

Directions

  1. Thaw scallops and shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse scallops and shrimp with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Place scallops and shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl stir together tequila, lime juice, olive oil, oregano, sugar, the 2 teaspoons salt, the garlic, and paprika. Set aside 1/2 cup of the tequila mixture to use in the jicama slaw. Pour the remaining tequila mixture over the scallops and shrimp. Seal bag; turn to coat scallops and shrimp. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, for the jicama slaw, in a medium bowl combine jicama, avocado, and cilantro. Pour the reserved 1/2 cup tequila mixture over jicama mixture. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until serving time.
  4. Drain scallops and shrimp; discard marinade. On six long skewers,* alternately thread scallops and shrimp, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. For a charcoal or gas grill, place skewers on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium-high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until scallops and shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling. Serve skewers with jicama slaw and lime wedges.

If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes; drain before using.

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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3/4 cup cold whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Brush on top

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine Bisquick and cold butter. Don't combine too thoroughly. There should be small chunks of butter about the size of peas.
  3. Add cheddar, milk and 1/4 tsp garlic.
  4. Mix by hand until combined, but don't over mix.
  5. Drop 9 equal portions onto greased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until tops are light brown.
  7. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a bowl. Stir in 1/2 tsp garlic powder and parsley flakes.
  8. Use a pastry brush to spread garlic butter over tops of biscuits.
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Reeses Squares Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 lb confectioners' sugar ( 3 to 3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (12 ounce) bags milk chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Combine graham crumbs, sugar and peanut butter and mix well.
  2. Blend in melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  4. Melt chocolate chips in microwave or in double boiler.
  5. Spread over peanut butter mixture.
  6. Chill until just set and cut into bars
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Chi Chi's Seafood Enchilada/Cancun Recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lobster base
  • 3 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
  • 1 cup white wine or 1 cup cooking sherry
  • 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, flake style
  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, old mission restaurant style
  • paprika

Sauce Directions

  1. Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add flour.
  3. Cook and stir for 5 minutes(should have a nutty aroma).
  4. Add 1/2 tsp white pepper.
  5. Stir in 2 tbsps lobster base and cook for an additional minute.
  6. Add milk & wine.
  7. Add 2 oz. of the cheese.
  8. Continue to cook until thickened.

Crab Mix Directions

  1. Lightly chop the flaked imitation crab.
  2. Combine with shrimp in a medium size bowl.
  3. Add 1.5 cups of cold sauce.
  4. Mix well.

Enchilada Directions

  1. Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface.
  2. Place 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of the crab mix across the center of each tortilla.
  3. Place flap of the tortilla over the crab mix and roll.
  4. Place flap side down onto a plate or in your baking dish.
  5. Ladle warm sauce over the enchiladas.
  6. Top with remaining monterey jack cheese.
  7. Put into a preheated 425 degree convection oven for 12-14 minutes. In a conventional oven you may want to microwave on high for a minute or 2 before placing in the oven.
  8. Watch and do not allow to burn(brown spots).
  9. Sprinkle with paprika.
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