You may have seen the House-Autry brand around your grocery store; They're known as "The choice of Southern cooks since 1812" and carry a wide variety of breaders, cornbread, biscuits, hushpuppies, grits, and sauces. If you're a fan of Southern food, they're a must-have!

• 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 8 Slices of Buffalo Mozzarella, half inch thick
• 1 Cup of fine grated parmesan cheese
• 1 – 6 ounce box of House-Autry Southern Baked Chicken Mix
• 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 8 slices of ripe tomatoes (Heirloom variety is preferred) 
• Fresh Basil Leaves
• 8 Fresh Knot Rolls 

• 1 cup House-Autry Bold and Zesty Dippin’ Sauce
• 2 tablespoons basil puree, for a short cut use store bought basil puree

1. Pre-heat Oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Take the chicken breasts, cut them cross ways in half, then with a slender blade knife slice a pocket in the chicken breast.  Stuff with one slice of the buffalo mozzarella. Repeat this with the remaining chicken breasts. 
3. In one bowl combine the eggs, and water.  In a separate bowl combine the House-Autry Southern Baked Chicken mix and the parmesan cheese.  
4. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, coat evenly, and then coat the chicken in the House-Autry mix. 
5. Transfer the chicken to a sheet pan with a baking rack; repeat this with the remaining chicken. 
6. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes. 
7. For the sauce: Mix the basil puree and Bold and Zesty Dippin’ sauce until well mixed.
8. To assemble: Slice the Knot rolls in half. Slice each portion of chicken into 3 pieces, and then lay on the bottom of the sandwich knot. Put a slice of tomato on top of the chicken, season the tomato slices with salt and pepper. Garnish with the desired amount of fresh basil leaves, spread the Bold and Zesty Basil Sauce on the top bun of the Sandwich knot, and enjoy!

The House-Autry Great Chicken Challenge


The Great Chicken Challenge is a fun way to revamp your old chicken recipes, and your transformed recipe could be featured on their website, social channels, and on the Great Chicken Challenge blog.

At the end of The Great Chicken Challenge, they're compiling a one-of-a-kind digital cookbook, featuring all the great recipes from the challenge and a few other surprises. The cookbook will sell for $5 with 100% of the proceeds going to the Military Missions in Action (MMIA), a nonprofit organization with a commitment to assisting disabled veterans as well as supporting active servicemen and women. I can't think of a better cause!
So submit your recipe today until November 9th for the chance to win great House-Autry products and a $100 gift card, and help support our veterans all at the same time; It's a win-win!


Have you ever used House-Autry's products? Will you enter a recipe in the Great Chicken Challenge? What's your favorite Southern dish? I love to hear your comments!