50 chicken coating recipes

Homemade crunchy coating mix with cornmeal, cornflake crumbs, Parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, and herbs. A Shake 'n Bake alternative you can keep in a jar for weeks.

Rich and packed with flavor but without the unhealthy fats. Slightly sweet carmelized onions and sundried tomatos topped with cheese on crispy toast (crostini).

Sherried barley soup is a hearty mushroom and pearl barley soup deepened with a browned roux, a splash of sherry and Worcestershire. Earthy, savory and thick, the kind of cozy bowl that warms you through.

Braised cremini mushrooms stuffed with leeks and herbs, finished under the broiler with melted cheese. Elegant restaurant-style appetizer with deep Madeira-wine flavor.

Madeira gravy made from turkey pan drippings, reduced Madeira wine, chicken broth, and thyme. A flour-free, intense holiday gravy that pulls depth from roasted bones.

A lighter take on classic stroganoff using canned tuna simmered in chicken broth with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and a creamy swirl of low-fat yogurt. Budget-friendly, low-fat comfort food that's on the table in 45 minutes.

Hearty chicken giblet soup loaded with carrots, celery, onions, and tomato juice, thickened with oatmeal for a rustic, filling bowl. Diabetic-friendly, budget-smart, and full of old-fashioned flavor.

Michaelmas broth is a traditional Irish chicken and rice soup served on the Feast of Saint Michael in late September. Whole chicken simmered with mirepoix, then strained and finished with long-grain rice.

Savory buckwheat groats (kasha) cooked with shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and chicken broth, finished with toasted pine nuts. A nutty, wholesome whole grain side dish.

Homemade dog treats made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, bacon drippings, and beef stock. Crunchy, wholesome biscuits your pup will go wild for. Makes 30 cookies with just 10 minutes of prep.

Dry veggieburger mix combines blender-cracked corn, brown rice, white rice, lentils, black beans, oatmeal, and whole-wheat flour into a shelf-stable pantry mix. Add water to make custom plant-based patties.

Turkey roulade stuffed with foie gras, wrapped in savoy cabbage, and steamed. Served with a Sauterne and sun-dried cherry reduction and crispy sweet potato julienne.

Nutty buckwheat groats and cracked wheat get tossed with sautéed vegetables, fresh tomatoes, and slivered almonds, then baked into a hearty vegetarian casserole seasoned with rosemary and chili.

Turkey roulade stuffed with foie gras, wrapped in savoy cabbage, and steamed. Served with a sauterne-cherry reduction sauce and crispy sweet potato frites.

Whole garlic heads roasted in chicken broth with fresh thyme until soft and spreadable. Served with creamy goat cheese and toasted sourdough bread.

Fettuccine tossed with melted goat cheese, roasted red and yellow peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and capers. A Mediterranean pasta ready in 25 minutes.