Here are a. Long John’s Spiced Roasted Chicken couple of fun recipes inspired by Long John Silver that incorporate
**Ingredients:**
– 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon paprika
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. **Prepare the Chicken:** Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
3. **Make the Spice Mix:** In a bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
4. **Season the Chicken:** Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin for extra flavor.
5. **Roast:** Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. **Garnish and Serve:** Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Garnish with fresh herbs.
### 2. Pirate’s Chicken and Rice Stew
**Ingredients:**
– 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
– 1 cup rice (white or brown)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 carrots, sliced
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. **Sauté Vegetables:** In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
2. **Add Chicken:** Add the chicken chunks and cook until browned on all sides.
3. **Stir in Spices:** Sprinkle in smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat the chicken.
4. **Add Rice and Broth:** Pour in the rice, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
5. **Simmer:** Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
6. **Garnish and Serve:** Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
These recipes bring a bit of pirate flair to the dinner table! Enjoy your culinary adventure on the high seas! ☠️
**Ingredients:**
– 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon paprika
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. **Prepare the Chicken:** Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
3. **Make the Spice Mix:** In a bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
4. **Season the Chicken:** Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin for extra flavor.
5. **Roast:** Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. **Garnish and Serve:** Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Garnish with fresh herbs.
### 2. Pirate’s Chicken and Rice Stew
**Ingredients:**
– 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
– 1 cup rice (white or brown)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 carrots, sliced
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. **Sauté Vegetables:** In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
2. **Add Chicken:** Add the chicken chunks and cook until browned on all sides.
3. **Stir in Spices:** Sprinkle in smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat the chicken.
4. **Add Rice and Broth:** Pour in the rice, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
5. **Simmer:** Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
6. **Garnish and Serve:** Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
These recipes bring a bit of pirate flair to the dinner table! Enjoy your culinary adventure on the high seas! ☠️