GOLDEN CHICKEN NUGGETS

4 whole chicken breasts, skinned &
boned
1/2 c. unseasoned fine bread crumbs
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. thyme (or 1/4 tsp. powdered
thyme)
1 tsp. basil
1/2 c. butter, melted

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Mix dry ingredients. Dip chicken into butter, then into crumb mixture. Bake on foil-lined cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Serves 8 to 10.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN WINGS

6 chicken wings
1 sm. clove garlic
1 scallion
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. honey
2 tsp. rice-wine vinegar
1/2 tsp.g rated ginger
1/2 tsp. oriental sesame oil
Pinch of cayenne
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander or
parsley

Remove wing tips and cut wings in half at the joint. Mince garlic and scallion. Combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil and cayenne in a microwave safe dish. Add wings and turn to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, turning twice. Put larger wings at the edge of the dish. Cover with plastic and vent. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Rotate plate and cook 5 minutes longer. Transfer wings to a serving plate. Return marinade to oven and cook, partially covered on high for 2 minutes. Pour marinade over wings and turn to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallion and coriander. 12 pieces.

HIDDEN VALLEY CHICKEN DRUMMIES

20 chicken drummies
Good 1/4 c. butter, melted
1 tbsp. hot pepper sauce
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 pkgs. Hidden Valley dressing mix
Paprika
Celery sticks

Dip chicken in mixture of melted butter, pepper sauce and vinegar. Put in baking pan. Sprinkle with 1 package dry dressing mix. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until browned. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve with celery sticks and prepared Hidden Valley dressing mix as dip.

MARINATED CHICKEN WINGS

2 doz. chicken wings
5 oz. bottle soy sauce
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Cut chicken wings in half. Marinate in remaining mixture for 1/2 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until marinate is thick. Turn once. Serves 6 to 10. COMMENT: May be frozen in marinade. Bake after defrosting.

HOT CHICKEN WINGS

Chicken wings
1/2 stick margarine
1 bottle Durkee hot sauce
2 tbsp. honey
10 shakes Tabasco
2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Deep fry wings for 20 minutes. Drain and dip and let set in sauce. Take out to dry and then serve.

CHICKEN CUTLETS

Chicken, cutlets or pieces, whatever
Swiss or muenster cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 can water
1 pkg. stuffing mix
Butter or margarine

Place chicken cutlets or portions of chicken breasts in pan. Place layer of Swiss or muenster cheese on top. Add 1 can of cream of chicken soup, diluted with 1/2 can of water. Pour over the chicken and cheese. Put dry stuffing mix on top (followed by seasoning mix, if separated package). Dot with butter or margarine. Bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees.

CHICKEN ORIENTAL

1 c. cream of mushroom soup
1 c. (8 oz.) pineapple chunks in pure
pineapple juice, undrained
1 tbsp. soy sauce
2 c. Swanson chunk white chicken
1 c. each sliced celery, green onions
& green pepper
1/2 c. sliced radishes
1 c. sliced water chestnuts

In a skillet, combine soup, pineapple, soy sauce and add remaining ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir gently occasionally. Serve with cooked rice and additional soy sauce. Makes about 5 1/2 cups.