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Ingredients
| cornmeal: 1 cup |
| chili powder: 2 tsp |
| dried oregano (ground): 1 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| eggs: 2 (large) |
| chicken breast tenders: 1 lb |
| vegetable oil: 6 Tbl |
Cajun Chicken Fingers
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
25 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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- 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.