Zesty ‘Fried’ Chicken Recipe

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Zesty 'Fried' Chicken is a healthy alternative to the traditional fried chicken recipe. This dish is baked, not fried, and is full of flavor. The chicken is coated in a zesty breading and then baked to perfection. Serve this chicken with a side of green beans and a baked potato for a complete meal.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
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 2 tb CORNMEAL
 ½ ts PEPPER
 1 ts PAPRIKA
 ¼ ts GROUND CUMIN
 ½ ts SALT
 4 ea CHICKEN BREAST HALVES
 ½ ts GARLIC POWDER


1

IN A MEDIUM BOWL, COMBINE THE CORNMEAL, SALT, CUMIN, GARLIC POWDER,PAPRIKA AND PEPPER.

2

DEBONE AND SKIN THE CHICKEN BREASTS AND RINSE THROUGHLYBUT DO NOT PAT DRY.

3

COAT BREASTS EVENLY WITH CORNMEAL MIXTURE ON ALL SIDES.

4

SPRAY A COLD SKILLET WITH NO STICK COOKING SPRAY AND HEAT OVER MEDIUM HIGHHEAT.

5

COOK CHICKEN FOR 8 TO 10 MINUTES TURNING OCCASIONALLY TO BROWN ON ALLSIDES.

6

COOK UNTIL NO LONGER PINK.

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Ingredients

 2 tb CORNMEAL
 ½ ts PEPPER
 1 ts PAPRIKA
 ¼ ts GROUND CUMIN
 ½ ts SALT
 4 ea CHICKEN BREAST HALVES
 ½ ts GARLIC POWDER

Directions

1

IN A MEDIUM BOWL, COMBINE THE CORNMEAL, SALT, CUMIN, GARLIC POWDER,PAPRIKA AND PEPPER.

2

DEBONE AND SKIN THE CHICKEN BREASTS AND RINSE THROUGHLYBUT DO NOT PAT DRY.

3

COAT BREASTS EVENLY WITH CORNMEAL MIXTURE ON ALL SIDES.

4

SPRAY A COLD SKILLET WITH NO STICK COOKING SPRAY AND HEAT OVER MEDIUM HIGHHEAT.

5

COOK CHICKEN FOR 8 TO 10 MINUTES TURNING OCCASIONALLY TO BROWN ON ALLSIDES.

6

COOK UNTIL NO LONGER PINK.

Zesty ‘Fried’ Chicken Recipe

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