January 2009
With Super Bowl XLIII just around the corner, Pilgrim’s Kitchen is proud to recommend some scrumptious appetizers to wow your favorite football fans. These three recipes were all winners in our Winning Taste Recipe Contest and all will add a little spice to even the most exciting games. Enjoy!
› Chicken Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise
› Hot ‘n Saucy Barbecue Chicken Wings
› Spicy Potato Chip Chicken Sticks
› Too Busy to Cook?
Submitted by:
Kathleen Boulanger
Williston, VT
24 bite-size Appetizers
1 1/2 pounds Pilgrim’s Pride boneless, skinless, split chicken breasts
Chipotle Mayonnaise:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Chipotle Chile Pepper*
Salt to taste
Chicken Cakes:
1/2 cup Panko (Japanese-style) bread crumbs, or plain dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup minced shallot
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Jalapeno Pepper Jelly, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Coating:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup Panko (Japanese-style) bread crumbs, or plain dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Directions
Place chicken in single layer in large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1/2-inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and poach 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Drain and set aside to cool.
To prepare Chipotle Mayonnaise, combine all ingredients and stir to blend. Reserve 6 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise for chicken cakes. Place remaining Chipotle Mayonnaise in dish, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To prepare chicken cakes, finely chop cooked chicken to make about 3 cups. Food processor may be used. Combine chicken with 6 tablespoons reserved mayonnaise and remaining chicken cake ingredients. Mix gently until well combined. To make appetizer-size servings, form small patties using about 1 tablespoon per patty. For entrée servings, use a 1/4-cup measure to divide mixture into 12 portions. Flatten into patties and place on waxed paper lined pan. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
Using three pie plates or shallow dishes, place flour in one, beaten egg in the second, and bread crumbs in the third. Lightly coat both sides of each cake with flour, then egg, then bread crumbs; set aside. May be prepared ahead, covered and refrigerated at this point. Place 2 tablespoons oil in large non-stick skillet and heat on medium-high until very hot, but not smoking. Place cakes in hot oil in a single layer without crowding. Cook until golden brown, about three minutes per side. May take two batches for all cakes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Chipotle Mayonnaise and garnish with Cilantro leaves if desired.
Note: Chipotle Chile Pepper can be found in the spice section of the supermarket. If unavailable, substitute about 1 teaspoon Adobo Sauce from canned Chipotle Peppers.
Submitted by:
Paul Bourdeau
Stratford, CT
8 Servings
8 pounds Pilgrim’s Pride chicken wings
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup honey mustard
1/2 cup purchased Barbecue sauce (original flavor)
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
1 tablespoon pepper sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F. Cut wing tips from chicken wings and discard. Place wings on foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside.
Melt butter over low heat in medium saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until thoroughly blended. Continue to cook until thickened, about 15 minutes. Baste wings with sauce and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Place grill rack 4 to 6 inches from heat source and lightly coat with oil or cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-low. Remove wings from oven, place on grill and cook on low, basting frequently with sauce, about 15 to 20 minutes per side, or until done. To accurately test doneness, insert meat thermometer in thickest part of wing, not touching bone. Internal temperature should be 170° F and juices should run clear when meat is pierced with fork.
Note: Grill basket may be used to cook wings. Coat basket with oil or cooking spray and place wings in basket directly from oven. Proceed as above.
Submitted by:
Marjorie Ohrenstein
Los Angeles, CA
6 to 8 Servings
2 pounds Pilgrim’s Pride boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 bulbs garlic, cut apart into cloves, peeled
1 cup extra light olive oil
15-20 drops hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips (plain or flavored)
Mixed Mustard Sauce:
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup German mustard
1 tablespoon Chinese mustard
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup light cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Directions
Preheat oven to 375° F. Place garlic, oil and hot pepper sauce in food processor or blender; process until smooth and pour into bowl. Place crushed potato chips in another bowl. Dip chicken strips in garlic mixture, then in chips. Place in a single layer on a shallow baking pan. Drizzle remaining garlic mixture over chicken and sprinkle on remaining chips. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until brown and crispy. Serve with Mixed Mustard Sauce.
Mixed Mustard Sauce:
Combine mustards, honey and cream in a small bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise last, beating until smooth. Serve with chicken sticks.
Pilgrim's Pride is proud to offer a variety of delicious, convenient, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products at your local grocery store. All are sure to make your Super Bowl party a hit. Stop by a supermarket near you to pick up quality Pilgrim's Pride chicken tenders, nuggets and, of course, wings. From the spicy Blazin' Wings to the classic Buffalo Wings, we have it covered. And don't forget your Wing Dings® and Wing Zings®, our retail version of the best-selling foodservice wings in the nation. Click here to find a retailer near you.
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