I won this cookbook from Katherine of Smoky Mountain Cafe. I was excited to get this cookbook. It is filled with over 200 quick and easy dinner recipes. By the end of the day I'm always looking for something fast and easy. So this was perfect for me. Thanks, Katherine!
Over on Candy's blog she gave this helpful hint about Chicken. Since chicken is on sale this week she suggested a Bulk Cooked Chicken.
Easy recipe for bulk cooked chicken
3- 5 pounds chicken pieces
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 stalks celery
1 small onion
Place all ingredients in a large stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about one hour. Remove from heat and let cool. Shred chicken (discard skin and bones) and place in freezer safe plastic bags. Will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Chicken Stock
Candy also suggested, packaging the meat in quart size freezer bags for an easy addition to your recipes. They are great for those “throw together” dishes calling for cooked chicken . Much cheaper than rotisserie and tastier than canned chicken! Oh and the stock is wonderful for soups and stews.
4 comments:
Hope you find some recipe you like in that book.
Great idea for chicken. You can't beat homeamde broth!
i have a different cookbook from that same company and they have really good and easy ideas...i'll have to post some of the good ones sometime!
I'm always looking for quick & easy meal ideas. Can't wait to get some tested recipe reviews from you. -- Cooking extra chicken and freezing it is a grand idea. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Susan
What a hoot that abundant chicken was in the air! I love the idea of putting the broth in a narrow pitcher. It would make removing the fat so much easier! You've offically become my super hero of the day! ;)
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