We’ve compiled a list of some of the star’s favorite recipes to keep you busy over the weekend. Some delicious, some just plain weird. Enjoy!
Jennifer Lopez Fried Chicken and Slaw
J*Lo’s fave meal to cook at home is fried chicken and slaw and she works it off by dancing for her Papi!
For the chicken
• 4 organic free-range chicken breasts
• 170 ml evaporated milk
• 100 g plain flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 4 -5 tablespoons sunflower oil, to shallow fry
For the Coleslaw
• 2 large carrots, coarsely grated
• 2 red cabbage, finely shredded
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• 4 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 lemon, zest of, and a squeeze of juice
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
Directions:
• Put the chicken in a bowl and cover with evaporated milk, set aside.
• Mix the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, cajun seasoning, parsley and lemon zest together and put into a large plastic bag.
• Shake off the excess milk from the chicken and add to the bag to coat in the seasoned flour. Chill until ready to fry.
• Combine all the ingredients for the coleslaw in a bowl and chill until ready to use.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes. Turn and continue frying until browned and cooked through. Drain each piece of the chicken on kitchen paper.
• Serve with coleslaw.
Oprah Winfrey likes to watch her waist with her Unfried Chicken:
Ingredients
• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 6 chicken breast halves
• 3 1/2 cups ice water (875 mL)
• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt (250 mL)
• Vegetable oil
Breading
• 1 cup dried Italian bread crumbs (250 mL)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (250 mL)
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (15 mL)
• 1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano (2 mL)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (0.5 mL)
Directions
• Remove skin from chicken. Place chicken in large bowl with ice water. Put yogurt into medium bowl. Set aside.
• Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil.
• Breading: Combine all ingredients in large tight-sealing bag; shake to mix. Remove two pieces of chicken from ice water. Roll each piece in yogurt. Put chicken into plastic bag, seal and shake, coating thoroughly. Transfer breaded chicken to oiled baking sheet. Repeat until all 12 pieces are breaded. Spray chicken lightly with vegetable oil. Place baking sheet on bottom shelf of 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven and bake for 1 hour, turning pieces every 20 minutes for even browning.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.
Dolly Parton’s Pan-fried Catfish
Dolly has a whole cook book of recipes titled, Dolly’s Dixie Fixins, but this is her fave.
Ingredients
• 6 1/2 lbs catfish fillets
• lard or shortening, for pan frying
• 1 cup white cornmeal
• salt and black pepper, for seasoning
• lemon wedge
Directions
• Wash the catfish fillets in cold water and pat dry.
• Melt enough lard or shortening in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat to reach 3/4-inch deep.
• While the lard/shortening is melting, pour the cornmeal into a large, shallow plate or dish.
• Season both sides of the catfish fillets (remember to pat them dry, first) with salt and pepper, then dredge them in the cornmeal and shake off any excess.
• When the melted fat is hot but not smoking, carefully slide the fillets into the pan (careful not to splatter, and don’t crowd the pan because you want the fish to fry and not steam). Fry the fish in batches if necessary.
• Fry the fillets about 4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.
• Put paper towels on a platter and transfer the fried fillets to the platter with a slotted spatula or spoon.
• Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite catfish sauce (tartar, cocktail, etc). Make sure to have plenty of napkins, hush puppies, corn on the cob, and coleslaw, too!
• Makes 6 servings.
Elvis’ Fried PB & Banana Sandwich
This recipe may or may not have had anything to do with the Death of a King!
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (preferably smooth)
• 2 slices white sandwich bread
• 1 small ripe banana, mashed with a fork (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
• Spread peanut butter evenly on 1 slice of bread, then spread mashed banana on other slice, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge. Close sandwich, gently pressing bread slices together.
• Heat butter in an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then fry sandwich, turning over once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes total.
• Eat immediately with a knife and fork.
Britney’s Cheeto Chicken Casserole
The perfect recipe to use up those unwanted Cheetos, hit me baby one more time!
Ingredients:
• 4 to 6 chicken breasts cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 can of cream of chicken soup
• 4 hard boiled eggs
• 1 onion diced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 bag of Crushed Cheetos for topping
Directions:
• Mix above ingredients together and put into casserole dish
• Crush enough Cheetos to cover top
• Bake in 180 degree oven for 30 minutes
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