Cajun Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce

Portion Size: 4 oz. chicken, 2 tablespoons sauce

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
8 (3 oz.) Boneless skin less chicken breasts, cut into stripsTrim all visible fat and skin
1 cup Nonfat milk 
2 cups ground yellow cornmeal 
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup olive oil
Sauce: 
2 cups ketchup
¼ teaspoon Tabasco
¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
This is a gluten free recipe. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Combine cornmeal, oregano, paprika, and cayenne in a separate shallow bowl. 
2Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Dip chicken in milk and then dredge in cornmeal mixture. Transfer to skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. 3 to 5 minutes per side. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3Mix ketchup, Tabasco, sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Serve chicken with sauce. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates