“Why did the chicken cross the road?” Well, you may have to ask Rudy the Rooster, the all seeing, ( and perhaps all knowing) bird who sits atop Jim’s Diner. Not my name for him – it was coined by St. Joes’ Elementary students across Fort St. years ago. He looks so confidant, so vigilant.

With Spring here, and weekend picnics and Shakespeare Festival outings about to commence, this seems like the perfect time to make you apprised of the numerous variety of chicken choices available to you at the Co-Op Deli when you’re planning to pack your outdoor mealtime gathering.  All of the following items are fully cooked, and ready to reheat or serve cold – but keep in mind that although these are all Deli favorites, they may not always be available simultaneously nor at every trip to the deli…But if you come around often enough, you’re bound to find them all.

Chicken Parmesean - $10.99 per pound. A breast, pounded flat, and dressed with Marinara and Parmesean. 

Shitake Mushroom Chicken Breasts – $6.99 each. Breaded, stuffed with delicious shitake mushrooms

Apple Almond Stuffed Chicken Breasts – $5.95. One of my personal favorites- cold or warm.

 Coconut Chicken Tenders - $12.99 per pound. Small strips, a little breading, and dressed with Apricot Barbecue Sauce. A good snack size, finger food idea, and “unmessy” kid chow for outdoors.

Inferno Wings – $6.99 per pound. Ok, probably not kid chow, but tasty nonetheless. Please enjoy responsibly.

Chicken Cordon Bleu – $ 5.95  each. Breast traditionally stuffed with ham and cheese,  ( the “Blue Ribbbon” awarded to women chefs going back to a story involving Madame de Pomadour and King Louis XV- do tell) Probably best served warm, so the cheese can melt a bit. Very satisfying.

Apricot BBQ Chicken – $4.95 per breast, $2.95 per leg-thigh. Bastedand baked with our popular Apricot BBQ sauce, simple and very picnic worthy.

Chicken Marbella  - $4.95 breast, $2.95 leg-thigh. Baked and served with plums and olives, this is a Co Op customer favorite. Many regulars to the Deli get it every time ( almost every) they come in for dinner.

 Chipotle Wings – $6.99 per pound. Not quite as hot as the Inferno, but “up there” . A rather savory side to them as well, good with a cold beer or Dry Riesling.

Apricot Olive Chicken – $4.95 breast, $2.95 leg-thigh.  Also popular with our regular clientele. Colorful Yellow Apricots and Green Olives to “dress up” the plate.

Buttermilk Chicken – $4.95 breast, $2.95 leg-thigh. A more “homestyle” looking selection, but not deep fried. (None of our chicken, or anything, is)  . Crispy crunchy, another kid friendly idea, without the paper bucket to tow along.

 Lemon Chicken – $4.95 breast, $2.95 leg-thigh. Topped with slices of fresh lemon, for a citrussy flavor, versatile with sides such as green beans, asparagus, or wild rice. We have them all, ready to go.

 Look for others as the Spring and Summer roll on.. you never know what new chickens may “cross the road” ( Only Rudy knows…)