Best Cornmeal Coated Chicken Bites Recipes

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MEXICAN CORNMEAL CHICKEN NUGGETS



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From Best of Friends cookbook submitted by Marylyn Gockeler. These are coated and fried. Haven't had them yet but keeping the recipe here for the future. Sounds like it would be good in a taco with lettuce and cheese.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine cornmeal, chili powder and cumin in a bowl.
  • Add chicken to bowl and toss to coat well with the mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes or until chicken is browned on all sides and done in the middle.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa or dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 102.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 28.9

CORNMEAL CHICKEN WITH PEACH SALSA



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Cornmeal-coated chicken pairs nicely with a tangy peach-and-cilantro salsa. The best part? It goes together in no time!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium peaches, peeled, chopped (3 cups)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  • In shallow dish, mix cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Coat chicken with cornmeal mixture.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN BITES WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE



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Enjoy these fried chicken bites coated with Bisquick® mix and cornmeal mixture. Serve these appetizers with dipping sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg white
1/3 cup Frank's™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 40 (1-inch) pieces
3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (3 oz)
6 tablespoons sour cream
6 tablespoons light mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix egg white and Buffalo wing sauce. Stir in chicken. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place Bisquick mix, cornmeal, salt and pepper. With slotted spoon, remove 1/4 of chicken pieces from bowl and add to bag; seal bag and shake to coat. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Tap off excess Bisquick mixture and place chicken on cookie sheet.
  • In small bowl, mix dipping sauce ingredients until well combined. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil (1/4 inch) over medium-high heat 2 to 4 minutes. Cook chicken bites in oil in batches, about 1/3 at a time, 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve chicken with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

CORNMEAL OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN



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This cornmeal fried chicken dish perks up the dinner table. Its flavorful cornmeal/bread-crumb coating is a good variation form the usual. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in bread crumb mixture, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes; drizzle with butter. Bake until juices run clear, 30-40 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CORNMEAL BATTERED FRIED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Cornmeal Battered Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 lbs fryer, cutup
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons cooking oil
plus cooking oil or shortening, enough for deep frying

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken and in large saucepan. Cover the chicken with slightly salted water and bring to a boil. After it boils, reduce the heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes. (the boiling is done to almost cook the chicken so the cornmeal does not burn).
  • Drain the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  • For the batter: Combine all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well. Add the egg, milk, and oil to the flour mixture; mix well until smooth.
  • Heat oil for frying to 365°F.
  • Dip the chicken pieces one at a time in the batter and gently shake off the excess batter. Carefully lower into hot oil.
  • Fry 2 to 3 pieces at a time for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, turning only once.
  • Carefully remove and drain on paper towels, or paper bag.
  • Keep warm while frying the remaining chicken.

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