Happy Chicken Month

September is Chicken Month! Chicken is versatile, delicious, popular, and all around amazing. From the wings to breasts, and thighs there are so many different things about chicken to love - and so many ways to enjoy it. You can add chicken to nearly any food that you love, from sandwiches and entrees, to pasta, pizza, soup and salads, the list goes on! At Li'l Rizzos we feature over 14 different dishes that highlight this amazing food, and here are a few of our favorites.


Chicken Wings


Rizzo's Italian - 2011 Wing Ding 1st Place Winner!
Marinated in our house dressing, baked and tossed in olive oil, parmesan cheese and crushed red peppers

 Original
Tossed in a buttery hot sauce

 Dirty
A dry mildly spiced wing.

 Mojo
Tossed in a tangy bbq sauce

Entrees


 Chicken Modiga (Rizzo Style)
Tender strips of marinated chicken breast, topped with melted provel, mushrooms, bacon and fresh chopped garlic in a white wine, lemon, butter sauce over angel hair pasta

Chicken Speidini
Lightly breaded, charbroiled, topped with a garlic butter sauce over angel hair pasta. served with a butter sauce and lemon wedges

Chicken Parmesan
Lightly breaded, charbroiled chicken, marinara and baked provel. served over angel hair pasta

Pasta


 Fettuccine Con Pollo
Chicken and broccoli in our thick alfredo sauce

Roasted Garlic Chicken Capellini
Marinated strips of chicken breast sautéed in olive oil with mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions, chopped garlic and angel hair pasta

Creamy Chicken Mostaccioli
Buttery cream sauce with bacon, mushrooms and tender strips of chicken


Specialty Pizza


 Bbq Chicken Pizza
Roasted garlic chicken, bacon, onions in our tangy barbeque sauce

Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Chicken tossed in our original wing sauce with bacon and green peppers



Sandwiches


 Tuscan Chicken
Tender marinated chicken breast smothered in melted provel and served on a ciabotta bun with pesto mayonaise, lettuce, tomato and red onion

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Hand-breaded chicken tender topped with cheese and marinara sauce

Li'l Rizzos

When you're looking to satisfy a craving for the best Italian food at the Lake of the Ozarks, you've found the best place! We don't just feature chicken on our menu, we have several amazing dishes from shrimp, beef, pork and even vegetarian. Our dishes are prepared by phenomenal chefs who care about the craft of Italian cuisine. From the food to the drinks you will find an amazing selection, all equally delicious and unique. We're perfect for a family-friendly, sit-down meal, or a group of friends who want a fun sports bar at the Lake of the Ozarks to enjoy the game. No matter what you're craving, Li'l Rizzo's is the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks and we look forward to serving you!

Location: Osage Beach, MO, USA

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