Easy Chicken Recipes 16 Copycat Recipes For Chicken PDF
Easy Chicken Recipes 16 Copycat Recipes For Chicken PDF
Easy Chicken Recipes 16 Copycat Recipes For Chicken PDF
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For many people, chicken recipes are their go-to recipes for dinner entrees. Chicken is easy to
prepare, and there are so many ways to make it taste amazing that it is hard to keep track of them
all. In this eBook, we have selected some of our favorite chicken recipes from our bloggers and Test
Kitchen. You will never get tired of eating chicken when you have so many tasty recipes at your
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If you aren’t sure what recipe to start with, try our Popeye’s Copycat Extra-Crispy Spicy Fried
Chicken with Delta Sauce on page 5. This classic Southern fried recipe also teaches you how to make
delicious sauce that perfectly complements the crispy chicken.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Popeye’s Copycat Extra-Crispy Spicy Fried Chicken with Delta Sauce ........................................................ 5
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COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN RECIPES
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In a wide bowl that will hold the chicken in one layer, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce,
then add the chicken pieces, turning to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes,
or refrigerate up to 12 hours.
2. Mix the flour and bread crumbs with the paprika, thyme and salt in a large plastic bag and
shake to mix well.
4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade and place on a wire rack over a rimmed
cookie sheet and allow excess buttermilk to drip off for a few minutes while you prepare the
oil for frying. Using a wide deep skillet or a wok, pour in enough oil to measure 3 inches
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deep. Place over medium high heat and bring to 350 degrees F. Use a thermometer to check
the temperature. While the oil is heating, drop chicken, a few pieces at a time, into the bag
with the dry ingredients and shake to coat. Dip them into the egg mixture one at a time,
then back into the dry ingredients again. Shake off excess coating and lay back on the
cooling rack.
5. When the oil is at 350 degrees F, use tongs to lower a few pieces at a time into the hot oil –
do not crowd the pan. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning once and keeping an eye on the
oil temperature, adjusting the heat to be sure the oil remains at 350 degrees F.
6. When chicken pieces are nicely browned, remove from the oil with tongs and set on a clean
cooling rack / baking sheet so that air circulates around them. Place into a 300 degree F
oven while you repeat the procedure until all of the chicken is cooked; the chicken will
continue to cook if any pieces are not quite cooked through in the frying process.
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POPEYE’S COPYCAT EXTRA-CRISPY SPICY FRIED CHICKEN WITH DELTA SAUCE
Ingredients
1 (3-pound) chicken
1 quart buttermilk
4 cups flour
3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
3 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 cup hot pepper sauce
3 cups peanut oil
salt and fresh ground pepper
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Instructions
1. Place the chicken pieces into a very large bowl and add buttermilk to completely cover.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Make the Delta sauce while chicken marinates. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and
stir to combine well. Chill 1 hour or more; it will hold up to 1 week.
3. Combine flour, cayenne, and all-purpose flours and paprika in a large zip-top bag and shake
to mix.
5. Remove chicken from the buttermilk and arrange on a cooling rack set into a rimmed
baking sheet so that excess buttermilk drips off.
6. In a large skillet that is at least 3 inches deep, place the oil and heat over medium high until
it reaches 350 degrees F – use a thermometer to check the temperature.
7. While oil is heating, drop chicken a few pieces at a time into the zip top bag with the dry
ingredients and shake to coat, then dip them into the egg mixture and finally back into the
dry ingredients again. Shake off excess flour and set on the cooling rack to drip.
8. When oil is at 350 degrees F, use tongs to lower a few pieces at a time into the hot oil — do
not crowd the pan. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning once and keeping an eye on the oil
temperature, adjusting the heat to be sure the oil remains at 350 degrees F.
9. When chicken pieces are done, remove from the oil with tongs and set on another cooling
rack or baking sheet so that air circulates around them. Place into a 300 degree oven while
you repeat the procedure until all the chicken is cooked.
10. Serve right away or at room temperature with the Delta Sauce for dipping.
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COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS
Ingredients
4 chicken boneless, skinless chicken breast chopped into bite size pieces
1½ cups milk
1/2 cup pickle juice
1 sleeve crackers
1½ cups breadcrumbs
1½ teaspoon paprika
1½ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Peanut oil for frying
Instructions
1. Mix the milk and pickle juice and add the cut up chicken pieces to it and let sit 30 minutes to
an hour.
2. In a food processor add the cracker, breadcrumbs, paprika, pepper, salt and powdered
sugar and pulse until fine.
3. Dredge the chicken pieces in the cracker mixture.
4. Pour enough peanut oil in your pan that it will cover the nuggets and let it get hot.
5. When oil is hot enough drop in the nuggets and let them fry until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve.
7. For a true Chick-Fil-A meal, drop some frozen waffle fries in the oil and cook till done.
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BETTER THAN KFC OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
This recipe for Better than KFC Oven Fried Chicken makes
tender chicken with a buttery breading crust. This recipe is
also healthier than typical KFC copycats because the chicken
is "fried" in the oven rather than deep fried.
Ingredients
Instructions:
1. Soak chicken breasts in milk for at least 30 minutes. Longer, up to 3 hours, is better.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, slice the butter into about 8-10
pieces and place around dish. Melt in oven while other steps are completed.
3. In a large bowl, place flour, season all, pepper, and paprika and mix with a wooden spoon.
Take each piece of chicken and shake off excess milk, and dip into flour mixture. Flip it until
it's covered in the mixture. Place each piece of chicken in prepared baking dish, making sure
not to overlap pieces.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes, then flip each piece. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until
chicken is no longer pink. Cut into a few pieces to ensure they are cooked thoroughly, and
the juices run clear.
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COPYCAT CHICKEN CASSEROLES
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking dishes or disposable pans with cooking spray.
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2. In a 3-quart saucepan, place the chicken and cover with water. Lightly season with salt and
bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is just
barely cooked (it will finish in the oven). Remove chicken and dice or shred with two forks.
You should have about 4 cups.
3. Strain the liquid and measure it. Add additional water, if necessary, to make 2 cups. Place
back into the same pot and bring to a boil. Add the rice, lower the heat and cover. Cook for 5
minutes, then turn off heat and allow to steam in the covered pan an additional 5 minutes
while assembling the remaining ingredients.
4. In a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat, place half the olive oil and the chicken
pieces. Stir and cook just until chicken begins to brown on the edges. Remove the chicken
and set aside and in the same skillet, place the remaining oil and the onion and carrots.
Continue to cook and stir about 4 minutes until carrots begin to soften and onion becomes
translucent. Add peas and remove from the heat.
5. In a large bowl, combine the three soups, the milk and the cheese. Gently stir in the chicken,
the rice and the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste, and spoon into prepared
casseroles.
6. Stir the bread crumbs, melted butter and paprika together and sprinkle evenly over the
casseroles.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or to freeze, let mixture cool completely in the pans. Wrap entire
pan with plastic wrap and then wrap with foil. Label and freeze. When ready to bake, thaw
in the refrigerator overnight and then bring to room temperature before unwrapping and
baking as above.
Note: If you wish to use cooked chicken from a purchased rotisserie chicken, you can skip the first
step. Simply shred 4 cups of meat from the cooked chicken, discarding skin and bones. In that case,
you will need a total of 2 ½ cups water for making the rice instead of using some of the flavorful
broth resulting from cooking the chicken, or use 2 ½ cups canned broth.
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COPYCAT CHICKEN CASSEROLE FROM CRACKER BARREL
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 ¾ cup chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces
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Instructions
1. Mix all the ingredients for the cornbread except the melted butter together in a mixing bowl
until smooth.
2. Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 -
25 minutes or until golden and done. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
3. When the cornbread is cool, crumble all the cornbread and place 3 cups of the cornbread
crumbs in a mixing bowl.
4. Add the 1/2 cup melted butter to crumbs and mix well, set aside.
1. In medium-sized saucepan on medium-low heat, heat the butter and sauté the chopped
onions and celery until they are transparent, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended and
the soup is dissolved completely.
3. Add the cooked chicken; stir and blend until mixture reaches a low simmer. Cook for 5
minutes, then remove from the heat.
4. Place the chicken filling in a buttered 2 ½ -quart casserole dish or individual casserole
dishes (about four).
5. Sprinkle the cornbread crumb topping on top of the chicken mixture; do not stir into the
chicken filling. It should form a crust over the filling.
6. Place the baking dish in preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 35 - 40 minutes. The crumbs
will turn a golden yellow.
Serve while hot.
Note: For a different taste, try substituting Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Potato Soup. It will add
a new dimension of flavor!
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COPYCAT PIONEER WOMAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 3-quart bake dish with cooking spray.
2. In a 4-quart saucepan, place the chicken and cover with 4 cups water. Over medium high
heat, bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from the pan but leave the liquid in the pan.
3. Return pan to high heat and bring to a boil, add pasta and cook 10 minutes until spaghetti is
al dente. Drain and reserve the liquid.
4. While pasta cooks, shred cooked chicken and measure out 2 cups meat; discard any skin
and bones.
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5. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, drained pasta and 2 cups of the cheese, then stir in the
soup, onion, bell pepper, pimento and paprika. Add 1 cup of the reserved cooking broth.
6. Spoon into the bake dish and top with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 45 minutes until
cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
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COPYCAT TAKEOUT CHICKEN
Ingredients
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Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well. Stir in
chicken pieces.
2. In medium bowl, stir together flour and 1/2 cup cornstarch. Add chicken pieces, tossing to
coat.
3. Heat oil for deep frying in a wok or deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
4. Add chicken, small batches at a time, and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden crisp (but avoid
overcooking the chicken). When done remove chicken from oil with tongs and drain on
paper towels.
5. Clean wok and heat for 15 seconds over high heat. Lower to medium high and add reserved
1 tablespoon oil.
6. Add ginger and garlic and stir try until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
7. Add red pepper flakes and green onions, then the rice wine, stirring for a few seconds.
8. Add lemon sauce and bring to a boil. Add cooked chicken, stirring until well incorporated.
9. Stir reserved 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into ¼ cup water and add to chicken. Heat until
sauce has thickened.
10. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Serve immediately.
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P.F. CHANG'S ORANGE PEELED CHICKEN COPYCAT
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Peel 1/2 of an orange, making sure not to have too much white pulp attached. Slice peel into
thin pieces and set aside.
2. Mix all ingredients for the orange peeled sauce together and set aside.
3. Rinse chicken and pat dry, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, place in a bowl, season with spices, mix
well.
4. Mix cornstarch and flour together, pour over chicken. Toss well.
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5. Heat about 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat, sauté chicken in 2-3
batches for 3 minutes per side.
7. If pan needs to be wiped out, please clean the pan and add about 1 tablespoon of fresh olive
oil, add orange peel and garlic, cook for 1 minute, pour in sauce.
8. Bring mixture to boil for about 1 minute, reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 5
minutes, stirring occasionally.
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MORE COPYCAT CHICKEN RECIPES
Ingredients
1 pound fettuccine
2 pounds chicken breast or strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter ( ½ stick)
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
3 egg yolks
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a
skillet. Sautee the chicken breasts over medium heat until cooked through. Set aside the
cooked chicken.
2. In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat ¼ cup butter and add the chopped onion. Let the onion
simmer for 2 minutes, then add the minced garlic. Let simmer one more minute.
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3. Add the wine and heat until the alcohol cooks off, about 2 minutes. Continue stirring
throughout.
4. Place egg yolks in a separate bowl and slowly whip in a portion of the hot cream mixture.
Slowly add egg yolk mixture back into remaining cream mixture in the saucepan. Place the
saucepan back on very low heat and stir until simmering. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir
until thick, about 1 minute.
5. Add the dried parsley flakes and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve over your
favorite pasta.
Note: You may omit the egg yolks from the recipe to make your dish less rich.
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CHILI’S MONTEREY CHICKEN COPYCAT
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Before we start grilling, cut bacon in medium dice and cook it in a skillet over medium low
heat until crispy. Set aside.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and the dried spices.
3. Heat grill over high heat for at least 5 minutes. Grease grates, place chicken on grill over
medium heat. Let cook until almost done. When chicken has an internal temperature of 150
degrees, baste with BBQ sauce on both sides and continue cooking until it reaches an
internal temperature of 165 degrees. Don't baste the chicken as soon as it hits the grill or
else the sugars in the BBQ sauce will burn.
4. When chicken is cooked through, place half of the bacon on top of each piece. Mix the
cheeses together and spread evenly over each piece.
5. Place top of grill down and let the cheese melt, this will only take a couple minutes.
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COPYCAT BOB EVAN’S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Ingredients
Instructions:
1. Add the chicken broth, chicken, butter, carrots, celery, onion, pepper and salt to the slow
cooker. Cook this on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 hours. Remove the chicken and shred it
with a fork. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and add the noodles to cook for another
hour.
Note: You can add the noodles at the same time you add the other ingredients if you'd like. You'll
end up with a thicker noodle this way.
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