Cajun Chicken Fingers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	610.28 Kcal (2555 kJ)
Calories from fat	361.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.2g	62%
Cholesterol	122.48mg	41%
Sodium	1197.38mg	50%
Potassium	549.22mg	12%
Total Carbs	45.08g	15%
Sugars	1.54g	6%
Dietary Fiber	6.15g	25%
Protein	20.64g	41%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	79.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	317 Kcal (1327 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.88g	62%
Cholesterol	63.62mg	41%
Sodium	621.95mg	50%
Potassium	285.28mg	12%
Total Carbs	23.42g	15%
Sugars	0.8g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.2g	25%
Protein	10.72g	41%
Iron	1.5mg	16%
Calcium	41.4mg	8%

* 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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