Best Cornmeal Coated Chicken Recipes

CORNMEAL-COATED CHICKEN

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The pepper really comes through in this quick and convenient coating mix for chicken. "Not only is it tasty, it's certainly more economical than the store-bought kind," assures Aljene Wendling of Seattle, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up and skin removed
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (2-1/4 cups total)., To prepare chicken: Place 3/4 cup coating mix in a resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken in butter; add chicken to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CORNMEAL-COATED CHICKEN BITES

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Cornmeal and Bisquick® mix provide a simple yet delicious coating for these chicken bites. Perfect appetizers for your next party!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup barbecue sauce, heated

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. In resealable 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag, place Bisquick mix, cornmeal and seasoned salt.
In medium bowl, beat milk and egg until blended. Dip chicken pieces in milk mixture, then shake about 6 pieces at a time in bag of Bisquick mixture.
In 15x10x1-inch pan, pour 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Arrange coated chicken pieces in pan. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter over chicken pieces.
Bake 12 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over. Bake 7 to 8 minutes longer or until chicken pieces are golden brown. Serve with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer (with about 1 teaspoon sauce), Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g