CAJUN CHICKEN BAYOU BEANS and RICE & BISCUIT FLATBREAD RECIPES

CAJUN CHICKEN , BAYOU BEANS and RICE & BISCUIT FLATBREAD RECIPES

CAJUN CHICKEN RECIPE WITH HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING

4 boneless chicken breasts
small amt of oil for frying
cajun seasoning (you can use bottled)
large onion
bottle of italian dressing


Home made Cajun seasoning:
3 tb Salt
1 tb Paprika
1 tb Onion powder
1 tb Garlic powder
1 tb Cayene pepper
1/2 ts White pepper
1 1/2 ts Whole thyme
3/4 ts Black pepper
1/2 ts Whole oregano


-Place 4 boneless chicken breasts in a bowl with enough Italian dressing to coat;
allow to marinate at least 30 minutes in refrigerator.
I leave mine overnight.
-Grill marinated chicken in a lightly oiled pan,
10 minutes before being done, add sliced onion to pan,
-sprinkle chicken and onions with cajun seasoning.
cook until chicken and onions are done.

variations:
After chicken is done -
can be topped whole with monteray jack cheese
can be cut into strips and placed over pasta
can be cut into 3/4 pieces and used in chicken quesadillas








BAYOU BEANS and RICE RECIPE
courtesy: 'The Little Mountain Bean Bible Cookbook'

* 2 cups red beans
* 1 onion, diced
* 2 cloves garlic
* 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
* bay leaf
* pinch sugar
* cayenne pepper, to taste
* ham hocks
* cooked rice
* smoked sausage, optional

Wash beans, soak overnight and drain.
Cover beans and all ingredients with cold water.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until done.
Serve over rice.

variation:
Large link smoked sausage, added at the last 30 minutes of cooking
gives delicious seasoning. Makes a complete meal with the beans and rice
simply add a side salad and your meal is complete.





CHEESE 'N BACON BISCUIT FLATBREAD
courtesy: Darla & Steve

1 (12-oz.) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup pasteurized process cheese sauce or Chez-wiz
10 slices bacon, cooked and chopped fine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Heat oven to 400 degrees
Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Separate dough into 10 biscuits.
Place one biscuit in the center of
greased cookie sheet.
Arrange remaining biscuits in circle, edges
slightly overlapping, around center biscuit.
Gently press out into a 10-inch circle.
Spread with cheese sauce; sprinkle with bacon.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes or until biscuit edges
are golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve warm.