Best Cajun Garlic Fingers Recipes

CAJUN-STYLE CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 inch strips, or"fingers" about 3 inches in length.
• Mix together remaining ingredients, (except breadcrumbs and 3 tbsp. margarine), in a bowl and add chicken and mix well, insuring that chicken is coated on all sides.
• Allow chicken to marinate in this for at least 20 minutes.
• Coat chicken in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess, and place chicken fingers on plate.
• Heat margarine in skillet over medium heat; add chicken fingers, and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
• Add more margarine to the skillet if necessary.
• Drain fingers on paper toweling.
• Serve hot with Tabasco sauce, if desired.

CAJUN PHEASANT FINGERS RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Spice mix: In shallow dish, combine spice mix ingredients. Dip: In 1 qt saucepan, combine preserves and mustard. Cook over medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes, or until mixture bubbles and becomes smooth, stirring frequently. Bird: Dredge pheasant strips in spice mix to coat. In 12inch skillet heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add pheasant strips. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned, turning strips over once. Remove strips from skillet and drain on paper-towel-lined plate. Alternatively, strips may be grilled - coat in olive oil, dredge to coat, and then grill. Serve strips with apricot sauce for dipping

GARLIC FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Gently saute the garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for about 10 minutes until tender but not brown.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl.
• Cut in 4 T butter until mixture is crumbly like cornmeal.
• Add parsley, dill, and milk, stir just until evenly moist.
• Pour into well-greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
• Spread garlic on top, then cover with cheese.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Cool slightly and cut into fingers.
• For a variation, combine 1 cup of thinly sliced onions in with the garlic before you saute them.