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Catalina Chicken

Cultural Context

Catalina Chicken is a popular American dish, known for its simplicity and flavor. It combines chicken with a tangy dressing, often served at family gatherings and potlucks. This dish reflects the trend of using convenience foods in the 1970s, making it a nostalgic favorite for many. Today, variations abound, with some opting for healthier dressings or different cuts of chicken.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs chicken breasts
1 cup Catalina dressing
1 packet onion soup mix
1 cup sliced peppers
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

Catalina dressing

🥗Healthier: vinaigrette

💰Cheaper: homemade dressing

Vinaigrette reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free.

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.

3

In a bowl, combine Catalina dressing, onion soup mix, and brown sugar.

4

Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.

5

Sprinkle sliced peppers and minced garlic over the chicken.

6

Drizzle soy sauce on top and season with black pepper.

7

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

9

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Allergens

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