Alright, let’s talk about this here Lea & Perrins stuff for chicken. You know, the dark, kinda smelly sauce? Yeah, that one. My old man, he used to use it on everything, said it made everything taste better. He wasn’t always right about things, but on this, I gotta say, he was onto somethin’.
So, you got some chicken, right? Don’t matter if it’s them little leg pieces, or the big ol’ breast pieces, or even a whole chicken. This stuff works on all of ’em. First thing you gotta do is wash that chicken, get all the sliminess off. Nobody wants slimy chicken, that’s for sure. Then you gotta decide how you wanna cook it.
Marinade is the Key
Now, the best way to use this Lea & Perrins, that’s to make a marinade. What’s a marinade? Well, it’s like a bath for the chicken, a flavor bath! You just pour some of that Lea & Perrins sauce in a bowl, not too much, not too little, you know, just enough to cover the chicken real good.
Then you gotta add some other stuff. I like to put in some garlic, you know, the kind that comes in the little jar, already chopped up, cause who got time to chop garlic these days? And maybe a little bit of onion powder, not too much, or it’ll taste like feet, you know what I mean?
- Simple Marinade: Lea & Perrins, garlic powder, onion powder, a little bit of salt and pepper. That’s it. Easy peasy.
- Fancy Marinade: Okay, if you wanna get fancy, you can add some other things. Some folks like to put in a little bit of brown sugar, makes it kinda sweet and sticky. Or a splash of vinegar, makes it tangy. Or even some soy sauce, adds a salty kick. It’s up to you, really. Just don’t go overboard, you don’t want to overpower the chicken.
Mix it all up in the bowl, then throw in the chicken. Make sure the chicken is all covered in the sauce, real good. Then you gotta let it sit for a while. How long? Well, that depends. If you’re in a hurry, thirty minutes is fine. But if you got time, let it sit overnight in the icebox. The longer it sits, the more flavor it gets. That’s what I always say.
Cooking that Chicken
Okay, so your chicken has been soaking in that marinade, now what? Well, now you gotta cook it! You can cook it any way you want. Fry it in a pan, bake it in the oven, grill it outside, it don’t matter. The Lea & Perrins will make it taste good no matter how you cook it.
If you’re gonna fry it, put a little bit of oil in a pan, get it nice and hot, then put the chicken in. Cook it till it’s brown on both sides and cooked all the way through. Don’t want no pink chicken, that’ll make you sick.
If you’re gonna bake it, put it in a pan, put some of that marinade on top, and bake it at, oh, I don’t know, 350 degrees? For how long? Until it’s done! You gotta check it, you know, make sure it’s cooked all the way through. Use a fork, poke it, if the juice runs clear, it’s done.
If you’re gonna grill it, get that grill nice and hot, put the chicken on, and cook it till it’s got them pretty grill marks. And make sure you brush it with that marinade while it’s cooking, keeps it nice and moist.
Lea & Perrins Chicken Recipes Ideas
Now, I ain’t got no fancy recipes, I just cook by feel, you know? But I can tell you some things I like to do with this Lea & Perrins and chicken.
Chicken Skewers: Cut the chicken into little pieces, put ’em on a stick, marinate ’em, and grill ’em. Kids love ’em. Good for a party too. You can throw some vegetables on the skewers too, peppers, onions, whatever you got laying around.
Chicken and Potatoes: Cut up some potatoes, throw ’em in a pan with the chicken, add some Lea & Perrins and some other seasonings, and bake it all together. One pan meal, easy peasy, and tasty too. Don’t forget some onions, they make everything taste better.
Roast Chicken: Take a whole chicken, rub it down with Lea & Perrins, inside and out, stuff some garlic and onions inside, and roast it in the oven. That’s a good Sunday dinner, feeds the whole family. And the house smells amazing while it’s cooking.
So, there you have it. That’s how you use Lea & Perrins for chicken. It ain’t rocket science, just good old-fashioned cooking. And it makes the chicken taste so good, even my picky grandkids will eat it. So go on, try it out. You won’t be disappointed. And don’t be afraid to experiment, add whatever you like, make it your own. That’s the best kind of cooking.
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