Smothered Chicken with Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread Kicked Up (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Smothered Chicken with Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread Kicked Up (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. 3 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
  2. Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread Kicked Up, recipe follows
  3. Season the chicken generously with 2 tablespoons of Essence. Add the other tablespoon of the Essence to the cup of flour. Place the flour in a 1-gallon plastic bag and add the chicken to the bag. Shake the bag well to thoroughly coat the chicken with the flour. Remove the chicken from the bag and place on a plate to dry. Reserve the flour.
  4. Heat the 1/2 cup of oil in a large iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in 2 batches, cooking for about 4 minutes on each side. Reserve the chicken on a plate lined with an absorbent cloth or paper towels.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions to the hot oil and cook, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved flour to the pan and stir well. If the vegetables still have an oily appearance, add more flour, up to 2 more tablespoons. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring to prevent burning. Add the chicken stock and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and cover. Simmer gently for 30 minutes or until the chicken begins to pull away from the bone. Add the green onions and cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, place the chicken in a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately, with the cornbread passed at the table.
  7. Alden's Grandmother's Cornbread Kicked Up:
  8. 1/4 cup bacon grease, vegetable oil or shortening
  9. 2 cups cornmeal
  10. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  11. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  12. 1 teaspoon salt
  13. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  14. 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  15. 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  16. 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  17. 5 teaspoons minced jalapeno
  18. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  19. Coat the sides and bottom of 10-inch cast iron skillet with the bacon grease, vegetable oil or shortening. Place skillet in the oven to heat.
  20. In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper and mix well. In a small bowl combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and jalapenos. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just to combine. Remove the hot skillet from the oven, carefully swirl to evenly distribute hot grease, and quickly pour the cornmeal batter into the skillet.
  21. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm and golden brown on top. Let sit for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve hot with butter on the side.
  22. Yield: 6 to 8 servings
  23. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  24. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  25. 2 tablespoons salt
  26. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  27. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  28. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  29. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  30. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  31. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  32. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  33. Yield: 2/3 cup
  34. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  35. Published by William Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 515.97 Kcal (2160 kJ)
Calories from fat 332.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.89g 57%
Cholesterol 6.3mg 2%
Sodium 310.93mg 13%
Potassium 368.14mg 8%
Total Carbs 38.58g 13%
Sugars 4.46g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Protein 10.32g 21%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 35.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.7 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.78g 57%
Cholesterol 1.84mg 2%
Sodium 90.81mg 13%
Potassium 107.52mg 8%
Total Carbs 11.27g 13%
Sugars 1.3g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 10%
Protein 3.01g 21%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 10.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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