CAJUN CHICKEN FINGERS

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A recipe from Rachael Ray. You can omit the oil by cooking them in the oven. I wrote the 2 methods.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1 lb chicken tenders
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, chili powder, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Working with one at a time, coat the chicken tenders with the cornmeal mixture, dip into the egg, then coat again with the cornmeal. Transfer to a large plate.
  • To make it more healthy cook them in the oven with this method : Instead of frying, baking in a 450°F oven for 12 minutes.
  • OR.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add half of the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken tenders.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.7, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 781.4, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 29.9

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