Chesapeake Chicken (Maryland Recipe)

Name: Chesapeake Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8 oz. Lump Crab Meat; 1 Egg; 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 3 tsp Spicy Brown Mustard; 3 or 4 tsp Old Bay Seasoning; ¼ tsp Salt (Or to taste); 1 tbsp. Fresh Passley (Chopped); 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 1.5 lbs. Breast Chicken; Old Bay Seasoning to taste; Olive Oil or Canola Oil; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded); 2 tbsp. Butter; Half Cup Milk; 1 tbsp. Flour (All Purpose); 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley (Chopped.)

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Want a dish that perfectly combines meat and seafood? Then, Chesapeake Chicken will be the best option to satisfy those hunger cravings. Chicken Chesapeake is an American dish made with chicken breast and crab meat. Both combine and are topped with sauce and cheese, adding richness to its flavor. Overall, this dish serves as a main course at parties, weekend dinners, or any other special events.

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Why You Will Love Chesapeake Chicken?

Chicken Chesapeake, also known as stuffed chicken crab meat Chesapeake, doesn’t need any reason to love it. But for some people who ask why to love, there are the reasons:

Due to its tender and juicy taste.
The creamy sauce, infused with crabmeat, butter, and aromatic seasoning, envelopes each bite with a new richness and depth of flavor.
It is a perfect choice for both chicken and seafood lovers.

Chicken Selection Tips:

Making a Chesapeake Chicken recipe at home is easy, but you should be careful before choosing ingredients for the exact taste. For this recipe, the chicken served as a base ingredient, so be cautious before choosing it and keep an eye on the following factors:

Always go for fresh meat.
For easier preparation and a cleaner look, opt for beast-side boneless and skinless chicken.
Cut the breast chicken in butterflied form.

Tips For Selecting Best Crab Meat:

After the chicken selection, the second essential ingredient that plays a role in taking this recipe to the next level is crab meat selection, so look for the given factor before choosing it:

Always go for the fresh meat and ensure it’s caught within 24-48 hours.
There are different types of crab meat, but for chicken Chesapeake, go for lump crab meat, as it is larger and meatier, which stands out in the sauce.
The crab meat should be firm and not too watery. Drain out the excess water if necessary.

Serving	Calories	Prep. Time	Cooking Time	Rest Time	Total Time
4	656 kcal	20 mins	30 mins	0 min	50 mins

Kitchen Utensils:

Saute fry pan.
Measuring bowl and spoons.
Whisk
Tongs and spatula

Key Ingredients:

For Crab:

8oz. Lump Crab Meat	*Check Price*
1 Egg	*Check Price*
2 tbsp. Mayonnaise	*Check Price*
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce	*Check Price*
3 tsp Spicy Brown Mustard	*Check Price*
3 or 4 tsp Old Bay Seasoning	*Check Price*
¼ tsp Salt (Or to taste)	*Check Price*
1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, Chopped	*Check Price*
1 tsp Lemon Juice	*Check Price*

//**tsp = teaspoon & tbsp. = tablespoon**//

For Chicken:

1.5 lbs. Breast Chicken	*Check Price*
Old Bay Seasoning to taste	*Check Price*
Olive Oil or Canola Oil	*Check Price*
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded	*Check Price*

//**tsp = teaspoon & tbsp. = tablespoon**//

For Sauce:

2 tbsp. Butter	*Check Price*
Half Cup Milk	*Check Price*
1 tbsp. Flour, All Purpose	*Check Price*
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning	*Check Price*
1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, Chopped	*Check Price*

//**tsp = teaspoon & tbsp. = tablespoon**//

Making Chesapeake Chicken (Step-by-Step) Guide:

Step-1:

Take a large bowl. Add egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, spicy mustard, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and salt to taste.

Step-2:

Whisk all the ingredients together until a smooth and sauce-like mixture is formed.

Step-3:

Now add jumbo lump crab meat to the mixture. Mix them, but do it carefully because we want to keep crab meat together, not shredded.

Step-4:

After carefully tossing them, cover the bowl and let it settle down. You can also keep it in the refrigerator until other things are prepared.

Step-5:

Now, take pounded flat chicken breast side slices. Coat them with the sprinkle of old bay seasoning. Remember that the seasoning coating should be moderate because too much can change the taste completely.

Step-6:

Grease the saute pan with olive oil and allow it to hot on medium-high flame over the stove.

Step-7:

Put the chicken slice over the pan. Keep in mind that you should put that side coated with seasoning. And then coat the other side.

Step-8:

Change the side of the chicken so that both sides cook perfectly or until the overall slice is golden brown.

Step-9:

While the chicken is cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F and make the sauce. Heat a saucepan over a medium flame.

Step-10:

Add butter, milk, flour, old bay seasoning, and fresh chopped parsley. Whisk all the ingredients together. After whisking them well, stop the flame and allow it to cool to form a sauce.

Step-11:

Lay the crab mixture or place it over the cooked chicken slice in the saucepan.

Step-12:

After adding the crab mixture, sprinkle freshly shredded cheddar cheese according to taste, but I like to cover all the slices fully.

Step-13:

Now, place these slices on the baking sheet and put them in the oven for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Step-14:

After the cheese is melted over the chicken and crab meat mixture, take them on a serving platter and garnish them with chopped parsley. And don’t forget to drizzle the lemon juice over them.

//After carefully following all the steps, your dish is ready to serve.//

Secret Tips For Better Results:

To make an authentic dish, you should follow all the steps carefully.
Use the same and fresh ingredients.
For authenticity and the same taste, always use the Old Bay Seasoning.
Remember to pound the chicken.
Don’t toss the crab meat mixture hard because it will become shredded, which is not recommended.
After making the dish, don’t forget to garnish it with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Serving Suggestion:

While it’s a main course and a complete dish to kick away hunger, if you want some other dishes to serve with it, you can see some suggestions.

With Fries, Mashed Potatoes.
With Pasta Salad.
With Jalapeno Rice
With Drinks like Hot Chocolate.

Flavor Variations:

Making the exact recipe is perfect because the taste you think will be the same after completely making it. But if you want a different taste, you can see the following suggestions for flavor variations:

For citrus and herb-like flavor, you can marinate the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
You can garnish the serving platter with chopped green onion for different tastes.
If you don’t like brown spicy mustard, you can use Dijon Mustard. For extra spiciness, you can use cayenne powder in the crab meat mixture.
You can coat the chicken with bacon for different flavors.
You can stuff the chicken with crab meat, but it doesn’t affect the flavor variation.

Storage Guidelines:

It’s always advisable to bake and eat fresh stuffed Chesapeake chicken. It’s very hard to leave this dish, but in case you have some leftovers, you can store them. Keep in mind a few things:

Always store them in an airtight jar or a bowl and cover them tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
You can store it for 2-3 days.
Always refrigerate the chicken Chesapeake casserole and avoid it from freezing.
You can reheat them in the oven over a baking sheet. Heat them until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

When To Make?

Making the Chesapeake chicken is a personal choice, but you can make this dish for special events like;

Valentines Day
Date Night
Weekend Dinner
Parties or Family Dinner

FAQs:

Use lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor in the recipe.

Shredded cheddar cheese is the best option for exact results, but you can use the other kind of cheese if you don’t have it.

You cooked too much cheese to melt, which is why it’s not juicy. Cook for 1-3 minutes to melt the cheese.

Chesapeake chicken is a staple of the eastern US, particularly in Maryland, which is renowned for its seafood.

Conclusion:

The Chesapeake Chicken recipe offers a flavorful fusion of chicken and crab meat, complemented by a creamy sauce and melted cheese. With its tender and juicy texture, this American dish is perfect for both chicken and seafood enthusiasts. A careful selection of fresh ingredients, including lump crab meat and boneless chicken breasts, ensures an authentic taste. Whether served at parties or for a weekend dinner, this dish is a delightful option, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of the Eastern United States, particularly Maryland.

Chesapeake Chicken Recipe

Chicken Chesapeake is an American dish made with breast chicken and lump carb meat. Both are combined and topped with sauce and cheese adds a richness in its flavor. Overall, this dish serve as a main course at parties, weekend dinners, or any other special events.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 656 kcal

Equipment

Saute fry pan
Measuring bowl and spoons
Whisk
Tongs and spatula

Ingredients

For Crabs:

8 oz. Lump Crab Meat
1 Egg
2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tsp Spicy Brown Mustard
3 or 4 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
¼ tsp Salt Or to taste
1 tbsp. Fresh Passley Chopped
1 tsp Lemon Juice

For Chicken:

1.5 lbs. Breast Chicken
Old Bay Seasoning to taste
Olive Oil or Canola Oil
1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded

For Sauce:

2 tbsp. Butter
Half Cup Milk
1 tbsp. Flour All Purpose
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Instructions

Take a large bowl. Add egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, spicy mustard, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and salt to taste.
Whisk all the ingredients together until a smooth and sauce-like mixture is formed.
Now add jumbo lump crab meat to the mixture. Mix them, but do it carefully because we want to keep crab meat together, not shredded.
After carefully tossing them, cover the bowl and let it settle down. You can also keep it in the refrigerator until other things are prepared.
Now, take pounded flat chicken breast side slices. Coat them with the sprinkle of old bay seasoning. Remember that the seasoning coating should be moderate because too much can change the taste completely.
Grease the saute pan with olive oil and allow it to hot on medium-high flame over the stove.
Put the chicken slice over the pan. Keep in mind that you should put that side coated with seasoning. And then coat the other side.
Change the side of the chicken so that both sides cook perfectly or until the overall slice is golden brown.
While the chicken is cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F and make the sauce. Heat a saucepan over a medium flame.
Add butter, milk, flour, old bay seasoning, and fresh chopped parsley. Whisk all the ingredients together. After whisking them well, stop the flame and allow it to cool to form a sauce.
Lay the crab mixture or place it over the cooked chicken slice in the saucepan.
After adding the crab mixture, sprinkle freshly shredded cheddar cheese according to taste, but I like to cover all the slices fully.
Now, place these slices on the baking sheet and put them in the oven for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
After the cheese is melted over the chicken and crab meat mixture, take them on a serving platter and garnish them with chopped parsley. And don’t forget to drizzle the lemon juice over them.