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Discover the delicious versatility of our Banquet® MEGA Original and Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets.
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Recipes
Original Crispy Chicken Filets
Original Crispy Chicken Salad
Monster chicken chunks. Crunchy lettuce. Vinaigrette. Topped with a mountain of Parmesan.
Total time30 minutes
Servings2
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 Banquet MEGA Original Crispy Chicken Filets
- 3 c. spring lettuce mix
- 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes
- 2 baby bell peppers sweet, sliced
- 1/4 c. honey-roasted sliced almonds
- 1/4 c. Wish-Bone® Italian dressing
- 1/4 c. shaved Parmesan cheese
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat original chicken filets according to package directions.
- Add mixed greens, tomatoes, peppers & almonds to bowl.
- Toss with Italian vinaigrette & mix well.
- Slice original chicken into strips or chunks & serve over salad.
- Top with Parmesan & more vinaigrette if desired.
Crispy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
An easy chicken Alfredo recipe featuring troves of creamy, garlicky goodness. Get ready to chow down.
Total time45 minutes
Servings2
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 Banquet MEGA Original Crispy Chicken Filets
- 8 oz. dry fettuccine pasta, uncooked
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp. dry white wine (such as Pinot Blanc or Chardonnay)
- 1 c. heavy (whipping) cream
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 3 tbsp. fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, finely chopped, optional
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat original chicken filets according to package directions.
- Bring water to boil & season with salt.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
- Remove ¼ c. pasta water & set aside. Drain pasta & set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat butter in non-stick skillet. Once melted, add garlic & stir (about 30 seconds).
- Add white wine; continue stirring until wine has mostly evaporated & about 1 tbsp. remains.
- Add heavy cream & reduce heat to med. low.
- Stir in Parmesan & cook until cheese is melted & sauce is thickened slightly. Season with salt & pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to Alfredo sauce & toss gently to coat. Add half of reserved pasta water & toss again. Add remaining pasta water if sauce is too thick.
- Slice original chicken into strips & serve over pasta Alfredo.
- Top with parsley.
Crispy Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
If they gave out awards for best chicken fried chicken, this recipe would take the trophy. Served with a heaping helping of mashed potatoes and gravy.
Total time45 minutes
Servings2
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 Banquet MEGA Original Crispy Chicken Filets
- 2 med. baking potatoes
- 7 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 c. heavy (whipping) cream or milk
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 c. whole milk
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat original chicken filets according to package directions.
- Peel & cut russet potatoes in 1 in. pieces. Add to pot & cover with cold water.
- Boil potatoes over high heat, then reduce heat to med. & cook 12-15 min. until tender.
- Drain potatoes, add to pot with 4 tbsp. butter & heavy cream.
- Mash together & season with salt to taste. Set aside; keep warm.
- Add remaining butter to non-stick skillet & cook over med. heat.
- Stir in flour.
- Stir continuously for 3 min.
- Add milk; whisk until incorporated.
- Cook until gravy is smooth & begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat; season with salt & pepper.
- Serve mashed potatoes with original chicken & top with gravy.
Crispy Chicken Parmesan
Saucy, cheesy, and broiled to perfection with crispy, flavorful breading. This easy chicken Parmesan recipe is a total crowd-pleaser.
Total time30 minutes
Servings2
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 Banquet MEGA Original Crispy Chicken Filets
- 1/2 c. marinara sauce
- PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 fresh basil, torn (optional)
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat original chicken filets according to package directions.
- Heat oven to broil.
- Heat marinara in saucepan until hot.
- Spray sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Place original chicken on baking sheet.
- Cover with marinara.
- Top with slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted & bubbling (3-5 mins).
- Remove from oven & cool for 2 mins.
- Top with torn basil.
Asian Chicken Salad
Vibrant, fresh, and ultra-filling—topped with mandarin oranges for a burst of citrus.
Hands on20 minutes
Total time20 minutes
Servings2
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 Banquet MEGA Original Crispy Chicken Filets
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 1-1/2 tbsp. natural rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 2 c. romaine lettuce
- 1/3 c. shredded red cabbage
- 1/3 c. shredded napa cabbage
- 1/4 c. shredded carrots
- 1/4 c. mandarin oranges
- 1/4 c. La Choy® Chow Mein Noodles
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard & sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat original chicken filets according to package directions. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In large bowl, mix lettuce, cabbage & carrots.
- Add dressing & toss to coat.
- Top with mandarin oranges, noodles & original chicken.
Fire Up The Flavor
Recipes
Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets
Spicy Crispy Chicken Salad
Spicy chicken. Fire-roasted corn. Pepper jack. Jalapeños. What more could you ask for in a spicy chicken salad?
Total time30 minutes
Servings2
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 Banquet MEGA Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets
- 4 c. romaine lettuce mix
- 1 red or green jalapeño pepper, very thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. Birds Eye® Fire Roasted Corn, cooked and cooled
- 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 c. shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/4 c. thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 c. chipotle ranch salad dressing
- 1/4 c. crunchy wonton strips or tortilla strips
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat spicy chicken filets according to package directions.
- Add mixed greens, jalapeños, corn, cherry tomatoes & sliced red onions to bowl.
- Add dressing & toss to coat.
- Slice spicy chicken into strips or chunks & add to salad.
- Top with shredded cheese & tortilla chips & serve.
Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
Savory, satisfying, and packed to the brim. This spicy chicken wrap is exploding with massive portions of bold flavor.
Total time30 minutes
Servings1
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 Banquet MEGA Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets
- 2 flour tortillas (10 inch)
- 1-1/2 c. shredded lettuce, iceberg or green leaf
- 1/2 c. plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 c. cooked pork bacon
- 1/3 c. ranch dressing
- 1/4 c. red onion, very thinly sliced
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat spicy chicken filets according to package directions. Slice into strips.
- Lay out 2 tortillas on work surface.
- Add shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bacon crumbles, ranch dressing & red onions.
- Top with sliced spicy chicken.
- Wrap tightly, slice on a diagonal & serve.
Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles
Kickin’ chicken and Belgian-style waffles with hot honey butter. Sweet meets heat for a bold brunch idea.
Total time30 minutes
Servings2
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 10 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/3 c. hot honey
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 Banquet MEGA Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets
- 2 Belgian waffles
- 1/4 c. pure maple syrup
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Blend butter, hot honey & salt in bowl with electric mixer on low. Whip on med. until light & fluffy.
- Heat spicy chicken filets according to package directions.
- Place warmed waffle on plate & spread with whipped hot honey butter.
- Top with spicy chicken, maple syrup & more hot honey butter.
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Eight slices of melty mozzarella and cheddar heaven. Baked with ranch and drizzled with buffalo sauce. Share with friends. Or don’t.
Total time40 minutes
Servings4
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 2 Banquet MEGA Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets
- 1/2 c. buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 prebaked pizza crust (12-inch)
- 1/2 c. ranch dressing, divided
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 c. very thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp. real bacon bits
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Heat spicy chicken filets according to package directions. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Add buffalo sauce, butter, and garlic powder to saucepan.
- Heat over med. heat until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Place flatbreads on baking sheet or pizza pan.
- Spread 1/4 c. ranch dressing on flatbread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over ranch.
- Add sliced red onions and chopped chicken.
- Bake 12-16 min. until cheese is melted & bubbling. Remove & let cool for 2 min.
- Top with sliced green onion; cut flatbread into 8 pieces & top with remaining ranch dressing & buffalo sauce. Serve hot!
Not Done With Buns?
Recipes
Chicken Filet Sandwiches
Tackle one of our epic fried chicken sandwich recipes. Tasty titans, built different—sure to satisfy the most mammoth appetites.
Original Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Two words. Simply delicious. Made with only the quintessential toppings, this crispy chicken sandwich recipe is as iconic as it gets.
Total time15 minutes
Servings1 sandwich
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 1 Banquet MEGA Original Crispy Chicken Filet
- 1 brioche hamburger bun
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 4 Vlasic® Ovals Hamburger Dill Chips
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat original chicken filet according to package directions.
- Spread mayonnaise on top & bottom burger bun.
- Place pickles on bottom bun & top with original chicken.
- Cover with top bun.
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A little spice makes everything nice. Turn up the heat with this easy spicy chicken sandwich recipe and give your taste buds a treat they won’t easily forget.
Total time15 minutes
Servings1 sandwich
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 1 Banquet MEGA Spicy Crispy Chicken Filet
- 1 brioche hamburger bun
- 2 tbsp. Sriracha mayonnaise or other spicy mayo
- 4 Vlasic® Sweet Heat Pickle Chips
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat spicy chicken filet according to package directions.
- Spread mayonnaise on top & bottom burger bun.
- Place pickle chips on bottom bun & top with spicy chicken.
- Cover with top bun.
BLTA Chicken Sandwich
Ramp up a legend with our take on the chicken BLT sandwich—piled high with all the staple toppings, plus fresh avocado and one of our huge, crispy filets.
Total time15 minutes
Servings1 sandwich
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 1 Banquet MEGA Original Crispy Chicken Filet
- 1 brioche hamburger bun, toasted
- 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
- ½ small avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced
- 2 slices cooked pork bacon
- 2 slices tomato
- 1 leaf green leaf lettuce
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat original chicken filet according to package directions.
- Spread mayo on bottom bun.
- Top with original chicken, avocado, tomato, bacon & lettuce.
- Cover with top bun.
Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwich
A little hot. A little not. Get the best of both worlds with this spicy chicken sandwich recipe. Crafted to bring the heat—and a bit of relief—with every bite.
Total time15 minutes
Servings1 sandwich
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 1 Banquet MEGA Spicy Crispy Chicken Filet
- 1 slice Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 brioche hamburger bun, toasted
- 2 tbsp. Sriracha mayo or other spicy mayo
- 4 Vlasic® Sweet Heat Pickle Chips
- ¼ c. French fried onions
- ¼ c. shredded lettuce
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Heat spicy chicken filet according to package directions.
- Add cheese slice during last 2 mins. of heating.
- Spread mayo on bottom bun.
- Place pickles & crispy onions on bottom bun.
- Top with spicy chicken & lettuce.
- Cover with top bun.
