Cooking Corner~< To Help You Seasoned ChickenStrips: Big Taste, Little Time (NAPS)—Even thoughlife is becoming more hectic, research sf ry fia ere Fol fresh ar oe shows most meals arestill pre- sy) oespaces pared and eaten at home—67 percent, according to the 1999 National Panel Diary “Eating Pat- terns in America” survey. In most households, however, the amount of time available to prepare home-cooked mealsis at a premium, so consumers are increasingly looking for flavorful timesavers to get hearty, nutri- tious meals on thetable. One such idea is a new line of seasoned chicken strips, which eliminate the need to handle and flavor chicken before cookingit. 33 The strips can be prepared on the a ar yd stovetop in about five minutes, so cooks can use them as a launching Nama | point for wholesome meals—less than 30 minutes to prepare, but still possessing a signature touch. New pre-seasoned chicken strips can be a tasty way to get a mealonthe table in minutes. Perdue Farms’ Simply Saut™ Seasoned Chicken Strips come in three varieties: Savory Classic, zesty cuisines. Creative serving versatile all-breast meat strips; Parmesan Garlic, all-breast strips ideas include: e Asian Barbecue Salad— Saut Savory Classic chicken strips, adding a few tablespoons of just right for Italian dishes; and Spicy Fiesta, tasty thigh meat seasoned with a blend ofspices, prepared barbecue sauce. Sprinkle them with toasted sesame seeds, adding heat to Mexican and other and fan atop Romaine lettuce Savory Classic Very versatile, great for stir-fry, chef salad, fried rice, pasta primavera, sandwiches and wraps. leaves dressed in a soy-andsesamevinaigrette. Chicken Bruschetta—Saut Parmesan Garlic chicken strips, then slice each one in half. Separately, saut some mushrooms Parmesan Garlic Idealfor Italian dishes, including pasta until they’re soft; add diced red and spaghetti with marinara sauce. balsamic vinegar, and cook just onion, diced Roma tomatoes, minced fresh basil and a splash of salad, pizza, fettuccine Alfredo,lasagna until hot. Carefully top each chicken piece with the mushroom Spicy Fiesta Seasonedwith a blend ofspices, adds heat and great taste to many dishes, especially mixture and serve as an appetizer. For additional recipe ideas and more information about Simply Mexican specialties like chili, nachos, soft tacos, fajitas, rice and beans and enchiladas. Saut™ Seasoned Chicken Strips, visit the Perdue Pantry at @ www.Perdue.com or call toll-free 1-800-4PERDUE. ost Note to Editor: Perdue Products are currently only available east of the Mississippi River.
