How to cook RANCHER’S SUNDAY CHICKEN

3 lbs. fryer chicken parts
1 c. Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing, prepared
4 c. cracker or bread crumbs
Salt
Pepper
Paprika

Wash and dry chicken parts. Dip into prepared salad dressing. Spoon crumbs over the dressing to cover. Place in foil-lined pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1 1/4 hours. Serves 6.

How to cook RALPH AND RADINE’S FAVORITE CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

1 med. chicken, cooked and boned
1 tbsp. margarine
1/2 lg. green pepper, chopped
1 med onion
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced, or 1(4 oz.) can mushrooms, sliced
2 cans cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup
2 cans cream of tomato soup
1 can chicken broth
1 (7 oz.) jar green olives, drained
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
3 drops tabasco sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 (7 oz.) pkgs. spaghetti
5 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Melt margarine in large pan and add green pepper, onion and mushrooms. Sauté until tender. Add the soups, broth, olives, worcestershire sauce and tabasco. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, then add chicken, drained spaghetti and salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add 3/4 of the cheese. DO NOT cook after adding the cheese. Use the remaining cheese by sprinkling it over the spaghetti after pouring it into serving dish.

How to cook POTATO CHIP CHICKEN

6 chicken breasts, boned
1 bag potato chips, crushed
1 stick butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease low-sided baking dish. Melt butter and add all ingredients except chicken and potato chips. Dip chicken in butter then roll in potato chips. Place chicken in prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Judie Elliott

How to cook OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

3 lbs. chicken parts, skinned
6 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 oz. breadcrumbs
1 oz. parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. water

In a bowl, mix flour and salt. In another bowl, mix egg and water. In yet another bowl, mix crumbs and cheese.

Dip chicken in first bowl, then second bowl, then third bowl. Put chicken in 9" x 13" pan sprayed with Pam. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees.

MARINATED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. onion, minced
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 c. + 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. frozen apple juice concentrate, undiluted
4 (4 oz.) chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
Vegetable cooking spray
4 (2 oz.) whole-wheat rolls, split
1 c. loosely packed, sliced fresh spinach
8 slices tomato

Combine first six ingredients in a large Ziploc plastic bag. Add chicken. Seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium hot coals. Place chicken on rack and cook 8 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Remaining items are for the sandwich.

MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS

6 very sm. whole chicken breasts, boned, or 3 lg. ones cut in half
3 med. cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp. grainy mustard
1/4 c. cider vinegar
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1/2 lg. lemon
6 tbsp. olive oil
Black pepper to taste

Put the chicken breasts in a shallow bowl. Mix garlic, salt, sugar, mustard, vinegar, and lime and lemon juices.

Blend well. Whisk in olive oil and add pepper. Pour over the chicken and refrigerate overnight, covered. Turn over. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before you want to cook and let come to room temperature. Grill approximately 4 minutes per side or until done.

LEMON CHICKEN SAUTE

6 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Non-stick cooking spray
1/4 c. margarine
1/3 c. teriyaki sauce
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. fresh garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. sugar
Rice, cooked

Roll chicken in flour to coat. Spray 10" skillet with non-stick spray. Add margarine and melt. Add chicken breasts. Cook over medium heat until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn chicken, cook until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside. Stir in teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic and sugar. Return chicken to pan and simmer 3 minutes. Turn chicken and continue cooking until fork-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over rice. Serves 4 to 6.