CAJUN CHICKEN BITES WITH RASPBERRY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

Cajun Chicken Bites With Raspberry Mustard Dipping Sauce image

Provided by quick meal

Categories Cajun

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons light olive oil
2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 cup seedless raspberry jam
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

In a shallow dish, combine first 7 ingredients. Place 6 Tbsp oil in a small shallow dish. Dip each chicken piece in the oil, then coat evenly in flour mixture.
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add half the chicken and saute on all sides until browned and no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm. Repeat wit remaining oil and chicken.
For dipping sauce, combine jam, mustard and hot sauce to taste if desired. Serve chicken bites with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.3, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 418.9, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 20.1, Protein 27.8