28 Southern Chicken Recipes to Get Your Mouth Watering

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28 Southern Chicken Recipes to Get Your Mouth Watering2/28 Nashville Hot Chicken 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in Tennessee and absolutely love our state’s famous Nashville hot chicken. To make cooking it easier, I thought I’d try air-frying. I’m so glad I did—this Nashville hot chicken recipe is almost better than the original. —April Lane, Greeneville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 419 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol,

367mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein

367mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. 3/28 Country Captain Chicken 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Country Captain Chicken Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Legend has it that the recipe for country captain chicken was brought to Georgia in the early 1800s by a British sea captain. Although it’s traditional to serve this over rice, it’s also delicious with noodles or mashed potatoes. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 298 calories, 13g

Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

fat (3g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 4/28 How to Make the Best-Ever Fried Chicken 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this really is the best fried chicken recipe, ever. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will never be the same. When I was growing up, my parents had a farm, and every year, Dad would hire teenage boys to help by

haying time

haying time. They looked forward to coming because they knew they would be treated to some of Mom’s deep fryer recipes, including this delicious fried chicken. —Lola Clifton, Vinton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 811 calories, 57g fat (9g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 47g protein. 5/28 Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to try a different take on taco night and

decided on a barbecue theme

decided on a barbecue theme. Even my father enjoyed this meal, and he doesn’t usually care for tacos. —LaDale Hymer, Cleveland, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 387 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 6/28 Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in Georgia, but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. I

make my version in the slow cooker

make my version in the slow cooker. After the tempting aroma fills the house, your family is sure to be at the dinner table on time! —Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without buns): 134 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 7/28 Biscuit Chicken Potpie 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Biscuit Potpie Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty meal in

one takes just 10 minutes to assemble before you can pop it into the oven

one takes just 10 minutes to assemble before you can pop it into the oven. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 966mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 8/28 Roasted Chicken with Brown Gravy 6 Reviews Roasted Chicken with Brown Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks say this is the most delicious roasted chicken in brown sauce they’ve ever had. There’s only one problem—there are never any

Even my husband likes to make this chicken dish, and he usually hates

leftovers! —Annie Tompkins, Deltona, Florida Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken with 1/4 cup gravy: 360 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. 9/28 Sunshine Chicken 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sunshine Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is great to serve for large groups because it can be easily doubled and takes little time or effort to prepare. Even my husband likes to make this chicken dish, and he usually hates

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch

to cook! —Karen Gardiner, Eutaw, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 317 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch. 10/28 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories,

I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most

33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 11/28 Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts:

Tender and moist, it’s a filling dish for busy weeknights

1 cup: 586 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 12/28 Jezebel Chicken Thighs 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jezebel Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy-to-prepare, sweet and spicy chicken dish is a quick favorite that we make throughout the year. Tender and moist, it’s a filling dish for busy weeknights. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisana Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons sauce: 380 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat),

This recipe could not be easier

82mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 13/28 Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not be easier. A few minutes of prep and you’ll come home to a delicious dinner. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with 2/3 cup vegetables: 329 calories, 17g

The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples

fat (4g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 14/28 Green Chicken Chili 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Green Chicken Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. —Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 320 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable

fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein. 15/28 Chicken Skewers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chicken Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken skewers with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies are easy to assemble and are always a hit at parties. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 244 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 16/28

One of my family’s favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken

Tender Barbecued Chicken 4 Reviews Tender Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family’s favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken. For an appealing look, choose a darker brown barbecue sauce. —Jacqueline Blanton, Gaffney, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 478 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 965mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 17/28 Chicken Potpie 388 Reviews Test Kitchen

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