Cajun Cornmeal Crusted Chicken (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Cajun Cornmeal Crusted Chicken (Food Network Kitchens)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven 350 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the flour with the cornmeal, Cajun spice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Put the remaining 1 cup flour, buttermilk, and the cornmeal mixture respectively in 3 shallow dishes. Season the buttermilk with hot sauce, to taste.
  3. With the flat side of a cook's knife or the smooth side of a meat-pounder, pound each breast to equal thickness. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt.
  4. First, lightly coat each breast in flour and shake off any excess. Next, dip each breast into the buttermilk to coat and remove, shaking slightly so the excess buttermilk drains back into the bowl. Finally, dredge the chicken in the cornmeal mixture; again shake off any excess coating. Lay the chicken on a piece of waxed paper.
  5. Heat a large cast iron skillet (12 inches in diameter) over medium heat with about 1/2 inch of oil. Lay 2 chicken breasts smooth-side down in the pan and cook, until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over and cook 3 to 4 minutes more. Drain chicken on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  6. Place all chicken breasts on a rack over a baking pan and bake until firm to the touch, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt to taste, and serve immediately with mustard mayonnaise or sliced tomatoes.
  7. Copyright 2003 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 627.08 Kcal (2625 kJ)
Calories from fat 298.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.13g 51%
Cholesterol 35.2mg 12%
Sodium 543.37mg 23%
Potassium 388.1mg 8%
Total Carbs 64.41g 21%
Sugars 4.92g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.79g 15%
Protein 18.54g 37%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 123.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 259.16 Kcal (1085 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.69g 51%
Cholesterol 14.55mg 12%
Sodium 224.57mg 23%
Potassium 160.39mg 8%
Total Carbs 26.62g 21%
Sugars 2.03g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 15%
Protein 7.66g 37%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 10%
Calcium 51.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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