Balsamic Roast Chicken

1 - 5 to 6 lb. Roasting Chicken
2 Tbsp. Chopped Rosemary
2 Tbsp. Salt
3 Cloves chopped garlic
Pepper
1 Red Onion, Chopped
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Red Wine

Heat oven to 350. Clean chicken - remove neck, giblets, and liver. Rinse bird and pat dry.

Rub the rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper on the outside of the bird. Let sit for about an hour. Actually you can do this up to 24 hours in advance so the flavours take hold. Cover and place chicken in the refrigerator.

Sprinkle the bottom of the roasting pan with the chopped onions. Then place the chicken on top of the onions. Pour the balsamic vinegar and the wine over the chicken. Roast in the oven for approximately 2 hours (or 20 minutes per pound). Carve the chicken and serve with the balsamic and onion mixture from the bottom of the pan.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sauce for BBQ Wings

1/2 (10oz) bottle Worcestershire sauce
1/8 cup hot pepper sauce (2 TBS)
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
1 scant cup cider vinegar
1/2 Tbsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, pressed.

Combine all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil Stir well, lower heat and simmer for 10 min, stirring frequently. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use. Keeps for several days
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Buttermilk Pecan Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 egg
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup ground pecans (I put 2 cups of pecans in a food processor)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup butter, melted

Between two sheets of waxed paper pound the chicken until fairly thin. In a bowl, beat the egg and add the cream; set aside. In a shallow pan mix the ground pecans, sesame seeds, and spices together. Dip the chicken in the egg mix and roll in the pecan mix. Place in a baking pan. Once finished with all of the pieces, drizzle with the melted butter. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until a nice golden brown. Turns out fork tender, juicy, and crunchy.

NOTE: You will have pecan mixture left over, so I don't believe that the carb count could be that high. Save the rest of the mixture in a airtight container or bag in the frig for the next time. This mix is especially good on fish, too.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bacon Chicken Wrap

3 or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 package of bacon
2 (3oz.) squares of cream cheese (softened)
1 medium onion
2 Tbsp. butter (melted)
2 Tbsp. milk
Salt & pepper to taste
Toothpicks

Mix cream cheese, milk, salt & pepper together. Chop onions & mix in to mixture. Cut a slot in chicken & stuff mixture inside. Wrap bacon around chicken to where it covers chicken & holds mixture in. Put in casserole dish & bake at 350 for 20 minutes & then broil for the same amount of time so bacon will get done on all sides! Remove toothpicks & enjoy!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

6 cooked chicken breasts (mine were grilled outdoors) 0 carbs
1 lb broccoli florets 16 carbs
1 8 oz. Package cream cheese 6 carbs
1/3 c heavy cream 3 carbs
1/3 c water
2 c. shredded cheddar 0 carbs

Dice chicken into bite sized pieces. Cook broccoli according to package directions or to crisp tender. Melt cream cheese with cream and water. Mix drained broccoli and chicken with sauce. Pour into casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min.
Makes 6 servings about 5 carbs each.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicken Cordon Bleu

4 Large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine softened
1 tsp. dried Thyme
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
8-12 bacon strips
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk or cream
1/2 c. Atkins bake mix
3/4 c. crushed pork rinds
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried Oregano
1/4 c. parmesan cheese

Flatten chicken breasts, using a knife to cut from middle towards outside (but not all the way through the side) to form a flap. This helps thin down the chicken where it tends to be the thickest and also makes your working surface larger. Open flap and press flat with smooth side down underneath. Spread butter on the top. Sprinkle with Thyme. Top with a slice of ham and cheese. Roll up tightly. Wrap each with two or three slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk; set aside. Place Atkins bake mix in another bowl. Set aside. Combine the crushed pork rinds, garlic powder, oregano and cheese. Dip each chicken breast into egg mixture, then bake mix, again into egg mixture and then into pork rinds. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 Degrees for 40-45 min. or until chicken juices run clear. Yield: 4 serving with less than 5 carbs each.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------