Turquoise Tepee

05/16/2026

1. Fried Chicken

Ingredients:
• Chicken drumsticks or thighs
• Buttermilk
• All-purpose flour
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions:
1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Coat the marinated chicken well with the flour mixture.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
5. Fry chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (12–15 minutes).
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

2. Chicken Popcorn

Ingredients:
• Boneless chicken (small cubes)
• All-purpose flour
• Cornstarch
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Salt & pepper
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions:
1. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Mix flour and cornstarch in a bowl.
3. Coat chicken pieces evenly.
4. Deep fry in hot oil until crispy and golden.
5. Drain excess oil and serve with dip.

3. Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:
• Chicken breast strips
• Buttermilk
• All-purpose flour
• Breadcrumbs
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Salt & pepper
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions:
1. Marinate chicken strips in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
2. Mix flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat chicken strips in the mixture.
4. Fry in hot oil until crispy and golden (6–8 minutes).
5. Serve hot with sauce.

4. Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients:
• Ground chicken
• All-purpose flour
• Breadcrumbs
• Salt & pepper
• Egg (optional)
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions:
1. Mix ground chicken with salt, pepper, and flour.
2. Shape into small nugget pieces.
3. Dip in egg (optional) and coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Deep fry until golden and cooked through.
5. Serve with ketchup or mayo.

5. Chicken Lollipop

Ingredients:
• Chicken drumettes
• Ginger-garlic paste
• Cornstarch
• All-purpose flour
• Soy sauce
• Chili sauce
• Salt & pepper
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions:
1. Clean and shape drumettes into lollipop form.
2. Marinate with ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, chili sauce, salt, and pepper for 1 hour.
3. Coat with flour and cornstarch mixture.
4. Deep fry until crispy and cooked.
5. Serve hot with spicy sauce.

6. Spicy Chicken Fry

Ingredients:
• Chicken pieces
• Ginger-garlic paste
• Red chili powder
• Turmeric powder
• Garam masala
• Salt
• Curry leaves (optional)
• Oil

Instructions:
1. Marinate chicken with all spices and salt for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves (optional).
3. Add chicken and fry on medium heat.
4. Cook until chicken is crispy and well cooked.
5. Serve hot as a snack or side dish.

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05/16/2026

Ready for a little Route 66 adventure? 🕵️‍♀️

The Ash Fork Route 66 Scavenger Hunt begins at 11:00 AM during Heritage Days! Stop by the Museum Entrance Information Table to pick up your clues, then explore the event and community as you solve the hunt.

It’s fun for families, visitors, and anyone who loves a little adventure! All kids who complete the hunt will receive a gift, while adults will receive a special edition event sticker (pictured here) and an entry into our giveaway featuring 5+ gift baskets. A special prize will also be awarded to the fastest completed scavenger hunt!

Come explore, discover, and celebrate the Mother Road with us!

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Keep this one handy for the upcoming summer holidays - Memorial Day weekend and July 4th! Its a crowd pleaser. 🍋🍋🍋

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05/16/2026

Navajo artist Sammy Walker brought us a Cigar Indian statue that he created for sale, today. To***co smoke was important in Native American culture.

05/16/2026

Sure fire way to get your steps in and lose some weight…

05/16/2026

There was a time when dinner wasn't a negotiation — you sat down, you ate what was on your plate, and you were grateful. 🍽️ No special orders, no substitutions, and absolutely no complaining (at least not out loud). The unspoken rule was simple: eat it or go hungry. For many families, that meant some truly memorable meals — and a few truly questionable ones.

What's the one dish from childhood that still makes you shudder?

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