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Chicken Times Two!

© Marna Gatlin

Two easy, delicious, and quick chicken recipes, that are not the same old boring dish!

Chicken Cordon Bleu

4 chicken breasts
1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Wesson oil
1 egg well beaten
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices baked ham
1 can chicken broth
bread crumbs

Take chicken breasts; cut in half. Skin and de-bone chicken (will have 8 halves). Place each half between 2 pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap; flatten with meat tenderizer or side of a saucer. Take each piece of flattened chicken, lay 1/2 slice of ham on top of chicken; top this with a chunk of mozzarella cheese. Fold chicken breast in half and fasten with a toothpick. Dip in beaten egg, then roll in bread crumbs. Brown in Wesson oil in skillet over medium heat. Salt and pepper to taste. When all chicken breasts have been browned, remove from skillet. Add can of chicken broth to skillet, heat to boiling, stirring while heating. When boiling, add chicken back to broth to heat through. Serve with rice.

Spicy Chicken Breasts

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. oregano, or 2 tsp. fresh, chopped
1/4 tsp. chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. Sugar
1-1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste

Prepare grill or broiler. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes. Grill or broil chicken 5-6 minutes per side or until opaque throughout. Season with salt to taste.