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Spicy Cajun Chicken Tenders
Cajun Chicken Tenders that are wonderfully juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside with just the right amount of spice all over.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- bowl
- blender
- whisk
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Barbecue Sauce (optional)
2
Combine barbecue sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for ⏱️ 15 minutes or until peaches are tender.
peaches, peeled and roughly chopped*2
3
When peaches are tender, add barbecue sauce to a blender and pulse to desired consistency (do not cover blender completely or it will explode!). Add barbecue sauce to a bowl and taste and adjust as desired for more spice, more sugar, etc.
peaches, peeled and roughly chopped*2
4
Chicken Tenders
5
While barbecue sauce is simmering, prepare chicken. Mix cornmeal, panko breadcrumbs and seasoning in a bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
egg, beaten1milk2 tablespoons
6
Add chicken to a freezer bag (or bowl) and toss with 1/3 cup flour until well coated. Remove chicken and tap off any excess flour. Dip chicken in egg/milk bowl and let excess drip off. Place chicken in a new freezer bag and pour cornmeal/panko/seasoning into the bag and toss until well coated, pressing breading into the chicken (through the bag), OR place chicken into a bowl and toss until well coated, pressing breading into the chicken with fingers.
cup flour1/3egg, beaten1milk2 tablespoons
7
Heat enough vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet to cover the bottom of your pan over medium high heat. Heat enough oil in a large nonstick skillet to cover the bottom of your pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and cook each side for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes or until golden, and crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Cook in batches if necessary, medium-high
8
Dip chicken in peach salsa (with your fingers!) and enjoy!
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