Cajun Corn Meal Breaded Chicken and Fish

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 0

Cajun Corn Meal Breaded Chicken and Fish recipe for an exciting dinner

by The Chefin Seafood/Meat

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend , or more to taste
	1 teaspoon salt , divided
	1 1/2 cups buttermilk
	1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce , or more to taste
	1 1/2 pounds boneless , skinless chicken breast

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

310

Sugar

Fat

Cajun Corn Meal Breaded Chicken and Fish is a delicious and exciting dinner recipe that can be enjoyed any day of the week. This recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken and fish recipes, without sacrificing flavor and texture. The Cajun seasoning adds a bold taste to the dish while the cornmeal coating provides a light and crunchy texture. This recipe is perfect for those looking to cut back on fried foods and incorporate more baked dishes into their routine.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	Combine the Cajun seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt in a shallow dish.
3.	In another shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
4.	Dip the chicken and fish pieces into the Cajun mixture to coat completely, then coat in the buttermilk mixture.
5.	Roll the chicken and fish pieces in the cornmeal mixture to coat.
6.	Arrange the chicken and fish in a single layer on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
7.	Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.

PROS

This recipe is a healthier version of traditional fried chicken and fish.

The Cajun seasoning blend adds bold flavor to the dish while the cornmeal coating provides a light and crunchy texture.

CONS

This recipe does require a bit of prep work to coat the chicken and fish in the various mixtures.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a healthier alternative to fried chicken and fish.
Baking the chicken and fish instead of frying them significantly reduces the amount of fat in the dish.
The buttermilk provides a good source of calcium while the cornmeal provides fiber.