CHICKEN COATING MIX
2 tb Parsley Flakes 1 tb Ground Marjoram 2 ts Ground Rosemary 1 ts Onion Salt 1 tb Ground Ginger 1 ts Ground Sage 1 tb Ground Oregano 1 tb Ground Thyme 1 ts Garlic Salt 1 tb Celery Salt 1 ts Pepper 1 tb Paprika Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well. Spoon mixture into a small airtight container and label as Chicken Coating Mix. Store in a cool dry place and use within 6 months. Makes about 1/2 Cup of mix. Oven-Fried Chicken: Combine 1-1/2 t of mix 3/4 cups Unbleached Flour 1/4 cup Instant Non-fat dry milk 2 t sugar 1/2 t salt 2/3 cup of hot water 2 T vegetable oil in a medium bowl. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. (220 degrees C.). Dip cut up fryer (2 1/2 to 3 lbs total weight) chicken in the batter that has been well blended. Place coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet and bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and tender. VARIATIONS: Coat chicken with mix and 1 cup of flour, that has been well blended, and fry in hot oil. Substitute 1 cup packaged pancake mix for flour, dry milk, sugar, baking powder and salt.
CHICKEN GRAVY MIX
1 1/3 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder 3/4 cup flour 3 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules 1/4 teaspoon ground sage 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 cup butter or margarine Combine milk powder, instant flour, bouillon granules, thyme, sage and pepper. Stir with a wire whisk to blend. Cut in butter or margarine until evenly distributed. Spoon into a 3-cup container with a tight-fitting lid. Label with date and contents; store in the refrigerator. Use with 4-6 weeks
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