Brown Bag Chicken Recipes

BROWN-BAG CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Rinse chicken, pat dry, and remove any excess fat. Generously sprinkle chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Place onion and rosemary inside cavity; rub skin with paprika.
• Lay a standard-side brown paper grocery bag on its side; place chicken inside bag and tie bag with kitchen twine to enclose. Place bagged chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; transfer to lower third of oven, making sure there is plenty of room between the bag and the top of the oven. Roast chicken for 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove chicken from oven and carefully open bag to release steam. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should reach 165 degrees and juices should run clear when thigh is pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Let stand for 10 minutes before carving; serve warm.

BROWN BAG CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Rinse the chicken, pat dry, and remove any excess fat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper to taste inside and out. Place the onion and rosemary inside the cavity and rub the outside of the chicken with the paprika.
• Lay a standard-size brown paper grocery bag on its side and place the chicken inside, tying the top of the bag closed with kitchen string. Place the bagged chicken on a rimmed baking sheet in the lower third of the oven, so you have plenty of room at the top. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, remove the chicken from the oven, and carefully open the bag to release the steam. Check for doneness by inserting an internal thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh; it should read about 165°F and the juices should run clear when the thigh is pierced with the tip of a small knife. Let rest for about 10 minutes before carving. Slice the breasts and cut the wings, legs, and thighs into pieces. Serve warm.

1950'S PAPER BAG CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Mix together spices and flavorings. Sprinkle this on chicken, both inside and out.
• 2. Place chicken in bag. Roll up end tightly to seal. Place bag on cookie sheet and put in oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before opening. Serve hot or cold.

BROWN BAG-CHICKEN FAJITA SANDWICH

Steps:

• TOP tortilla with remaining ingredients; roll up. Wrap in paper towel; place in lunch bag.
• REFRIGERATE until lunchtime.
• REMOVE sandwich from bag. Microwave on HIGH 40 sec. or until sandwich is heated through and cheese is melted.
• Substitute: Prepare using OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Ham.
• Creative Leftovers: Have some leftover grilled vegetables? Use them to prepare this flavorful sandwich.
• Serving Suggestion: Round out the meal by adding a serving of your favorite fresh fruit.

CITRUS CHICKEN IN A BROWN PAPER BAG

Steps:

• Combine ingredients for marinade in a large pot or bowl. Add the chicken and enough water to cover. Set in refrigerator overnight.
• Place chicken on cooking rack. Pour marinade over chicken and rub dry seasoning mix of choice inside and out of chicken. Place chicken into brown grocers bag. Set oven rack on lowest position.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook for 1 1/2 hours or until cooked through and juices run clear.
• In a bowl, mix ingredients for Orange Sauce. Serve drizzled over chicken, and on the side as a dipping sauce.

BROWN BAG CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. rinse & pat dry bird take 1/2 salt & sprinkle on bird pat in..
• 2. take ALL dry seasonings & combine dry rub all over bird & in cavity tuck wings. fill cavity w/ onion & secure legs w/ cookin' twine
• 3. put in Large Brown Paper Grocery sack, printing ink is harmless. put bird in middle of bad & heavily crimp ends of bag towards center. Secure, staples maybe used if folded thinly. place on large cookie sheet and place on middle rack
• 4. BAKE 1 HOUR 30 40 MINS. BAG WILL LOOK ALL GREASY & WILL HAVE SUCKED ALL THE FAT OUTTA THE BIRD. BUT THE MEAT IS THE MOST MOIST CHICKEN YOU WILL EVER EAT. AFTER COOKING LET REST IN BAG 10-15 MINS. CUT OPEN END OF BAG & TEAR UP THE MIDDLE... DE'LISH I GARONTEE.