poultry essentials: chicken in a spicy white sauce

How To Make poultry essentials: chicken in a spicy white sauce

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  What you will need? I used a skillet to sauté the chicken, and a heavy bottomed pot to make the recipe. However, you could do it in one pot.
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  What to serve with it? A nice side salad would be nice, and good crusty bread would not be amiss. Oh, and do not forget the wine. There will always be wine.
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  How to store it? Because of all the dairy, you cannot freeze this recipe, but it will survive in the fridge for 2 – 3 days.
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  Cooking Tips The Chicken I have never tried this with dark meat; however, I have used chicken breasts and chicken tenders with good results. The photos in the recipe represent chicken tenders. Cajun Seasoning I am using my own Cajun seasoning: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/diy-essentials-peppery-cajun-seasoning.html However, the two store-bought mixes that I like are: Tony Chachere’s, and Slap Ya Mama. If you are using store bought, just remember that they usually contain a lot of salt, so adjust any salt you might add to this recipe accordingly.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté over low heat, in a bit of butter and oil.
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  Chop up into bite-sized bits, and reserve.
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  Add the butter to a pot over medium heat. When the foaming stops, add the flour and whisk together. Continue whisking for about 2 – 3 minutes. Add the garlic powder and Cajun spice and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock. When combined, remove the whisk, and use a stirring spoon to combine the chilis and diced tomatoes, and peas, if you are using them. Reduce heat to a slow simmer, and then add the cheeses. Stir until completely melted into the sauce, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Add the chicken.
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  Stir to combine, and simmer for about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve over rice or noodles with some fresh crusty bread, and maybe a side salad. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Namasté
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