opelousas baked chicken
Opelousas Baked Chicken This is a very famous Opelousas, Louisiana dish. The secret is in the seasoning and the long, slow basting process. It's served with rice dressing, petit po...
Ingredients
- 4fryer halves
- 1cupleftover chicken fat or oil
- 1cupwater
- 1small can paprika
- 1teaspoonchili powder
Directions
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Opelousas Baked Chicken This is a very famous Opelousas, Louisiana dish
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The secret is in the seasoning and the long, slow basting process
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It's served with rice dressing, petit pois, candied yams and green salad, French bread and black coffee demitasse
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4 fryer halves Creole seasoning or salt and pepper) 1 cup leftover chicken fat or oil 1 cup water 1 small can paprika 1 teaspoon chili powde
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Rub well on each side
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Place fryer halves in open baking pan and cover with a mixture of oil and water
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Place pan in preheated oven (275 degrees F) and bake until hot
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Sprinkle generously with paprika and chili powder