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47th Cook-Off Finalists

The following cooks will participate in the National Cook-Off of the 47th National Chicken Cooking Contest, to be held May 4, 2007, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, Alabama. Congratulations to all the finalists, and may the best cooks win!

State Name Hometown Recipe Title
Alabama Lori Fraley Spanish Fort Cha-Cha Chicken
Alaska Joey Fowkes Anchorage Saucy Chicken Breast Bundles
Arizona Jenny Flake Gilbert Pepita Crusted Chicken with Mexican Corn Cakes
Arkansas Darlia Schaefer Lincoln Maylasian Mojito Chicken Drums
California Michael Cohen Los Angeles Marrakesh Chicken Flatbreads
Colorado Norma Fried Denver Lime-Coconut Chicken Chowder
Connecticut Dr. Carmen Santos Bolton Spanish Chicken Burgers
Delaware Lynn Koehler Wilmington Plantain Chip-Crusted Chicken with Mango Sauce
District of Columbia Noushin Jahanian Washington Warm Roasted Potato and Chicken Salad
Florida Susan Scarborough Fernandina Beach Pecan Chicken Sticks with Collard Couscous
Georgia Alan B. Wingard Rome Tuscan-Style Chicken Torta
Hawaii Michelle Collins Pearl City Raspberry Lime Chicken Salad
Idaho Michelle Anderson Eagle Thai-Inspired Stuffed Chicken Breast and Slaw
Illinois Susan Cortesi Nothbrook Chicken Paillards with Asian Salad
Indiana Betty Nicoson Terre Haute Greek Style Roasted Chicken
Iowa Norita Solt Bettendorf Calcutta Chicken Skewers
Kansas Olga Esquivel-Holman Wichita Chicken With Cambozola Sauce over Fettuccine
Kentucky Janine Washle Sonora Chicken Rolls with Red Pepper Mayo and Orange Drizzle
Louisiana Cynthia Cox New Orleans Macadamia Crusted Chicken Salad
Maine Nancy Coleman Topsham Peanut Crusted Chicken Boats
Maryland Carolyn Feola de Rugamas Takoma Park Salvadoran Chicken with Pupusitas
Massachusetts Donna Marie Ryan Topsfield Chicken Cigars with Dijon Honey Dipping Sauce
Michigan Sally Sibthorpe Shelby Township Warm Chicken Black Bean Salad with Mango Dressing
Minnesota Sonya Goergen Moorhead Mustard Chicken with Roasted Dill Potatoes
Mississippi Deborah Martin Meridian Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Missouri Karen Tedesco Webster Groves Chicken Tagliata with Fennel-Bean Salad
Montana Edwina Gadsby Geat Falls Chicken Thai-quitos with Chili-Lime Sauce
Nebraska Carol McLaughlin Plattsmouth Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Figs with Orzo Pilaf
Nevada Carole Combs Las Vegas Crusted Chicken with Poblano-Corn Salsa
New Hampshire Nichelle Wilcox Nashua Deluxe Chicken and Feta Burgers
New Jersey Julie DeMatteo Clementon Chicken Panini with Artichoke Aioli
New Mexico Sharyn Hill Las Cruces Mojito Chicken Burgers with Cubano Slaw
New York Deb Knicos Levittown Saltimbocca Chicken with Broccoli Raab
North Carolina Silvana Rayson Matthews Saffron Chicken Breasts with Goat Cheese Potatoes
North Dakota Jean Quanbeck Minot Chicken Skewers with Sweet Chili Sauce
Ohio Jennifer White Columbus Zesty Ginger Beer BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Oklahoma Angela Murray Francis Mediterranean Olive Chicken
Oregon Renata Stanko Lebanon Honey Roasted Chicken with Chestnut Dressing
Pennsylvania Bill Kramer Harrisburg Roasted Chicken and Fennel
Rhode Island Michelle Hallock Cranston Apple Chicken Patty and Potato Pancake Napoleons
South Carolina Candace McMenamin Lexington Cider Braised Chicken over Smoked Cheddar Grits
South Dakota Richard J. Gergen Watertown Chicken with Apricot-Ginger Relish
Tennessee Barbara Mayo Collierville Jamaican Jerk Chicken Croquettes
Texas Crystal Poole Austin Hunter-Style Chicken with Risotto
Utah Erin Renouf Mylroie St. George Chipotle-Almond Crusted Chicken Sandwiches
Vermont Robert Mongeon Colchester Caribbean Chicken Medallions
Virginia Karyn Hentz Arlington Chicken Breasts with Cheese Polenta on Pumpkin Sauce
Washington Judy Foley Seattle Honey Balsamic Chicken, Pears and Fennel
West Virginia Debby Moore Kenova Chicken and Kale with Herb Dumplings
Wisconsin Frank Millard Janesville Wok-Braised Whole Chicken
Wyoming Stacey Ricker Douglas Rustic Salsa Italiano Chicken Panini