Keep in mind this recipe for Amish chicken is intended for an Amish wedding meal. So, it's made in large quantities and is enough for an Amish wedding dinner and supper.
We suggest that if you would like to try it, scale back the amounts or just use the basic idea - unless you have a large family, are having a big party, or just want a huge amount!
Ingredients:
140 lb. boneless chicken breast pieces 140 lb. boneless thighs
Option 1 Pour 2 c. water in large roaster. Line roaster with wire rack or tin foil. Fill with fried chicken. Bake at 275° for 2 hours.
Option 2 Gravy:
1 c. butter, browned 2 c. flour 1/2 Tbsp. Lemon pepper 2 qt. water 2 qt. chicken broth 2 pkg. gravy mix 5 slices Velveeta cheese
Make 4 batches for amount of chicken. Mix browned butter with flour. Add lemon pepper, water and chicken broth. Add gravy mix. Make according to directions on package. Add cheese. Melt into gravy and layer this with fried chicken pieces before you put them in the oven. Bake at 350° for 2 hours. This makes very moist chicken.
Enjoy this recipe? Want more? Amish Wedding Foods publishes a cookbook called The Amish Wedding Story & Cookbook with over 300 favorite Amish Recipes.
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