Cornmeal Chicken With Fresh Peach Salsa Recipes

CRUNCHY CORNMEAL CHICKEN WITH MANGO-PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• In shallow dish, mix cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Coat chicken with cornmeal mixture.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Serve chicken with salsa.

PEACH SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix first six ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring broth and 1/4 cup peach mixture to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Add remaining peach mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 7-9 minutes. Serve with rice.

CORNMEAL OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in bread crumb mixture, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes; drizzle with butter. Bake until juices run clear, 30-40 minutes longer.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the peach, tomato, basil, vinegar, 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• Mix the cornmeal and the remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper on a sheet of wax paper. Press the chicken in the mixture to coat. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve the chicken with the salsa. Yields 1 piece chicken and generous 1⁄3 cup salsa per serving.

LOW-FAT CORNMEAL CHICKEN WITH FRESH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare Fresh Peach Salsa.
• Mix all ingredients.
• Mix cornmeal, salt and pepper.
• Coat chicken with cornmeal mixture.
• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
• Serve with the peach salsa.

FRIED CHICKEN WITH CORNMEAL

Steps:

• Trim the chickens of as much obvious fat as possible.
• In a large shallow pan, stir together the lemon juice, kosher salt and hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and marinate, refrigerated, for at least two hours. Turn the chicken at least three times during the marination.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• In a doubled-up, large paper bag, mix together the cornmeal and salt. Put three or four pieces of chicken in the bag and shake until they are completely coated. Remove to a platter and continue until all the pieces are coated. Shake off excess cornmeal.
• In a large, oblong, deep roasting pan, pour in a half inch of vegetable oil. Put the pan in the preheated oven. After about 15 minutes, when the oil is hot, use tongs to gently place the chicken pieces in the pan, being careful not to crowd them. Cook on one side, about 15 to 20 minutes. Then turn on the other side and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure that the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Repeat this step, frying batches, until all the chicken is cooked.
• Transfer the chicken to a large platter and keep warm in a 250-degree oven. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh, chopped marjoram. Decorate the platter with sprigs of rosemary and thin slices of lemon.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH TOASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Make salsa:
• In a bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic paste, and salt and pepper to taste. In a non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté corn, stirring, until deep golden, about 4 minutes. Add corn and remaining salsa ingredients to bowl and toss to combine well. (Beets may bleed slightly, coloring other ingredients.)
• Make chicken:
• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. On a plate stir together cornmeal, paprika, and cayenne and press chicken into mixture, coating both sides. In skillet heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Serve chicken with salsa.

CORNMEAL CHICKEN WITH FRESH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Fresh Peach Salsa3 cups chopped peeled peaches1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons white vinegar1/4 teaspoon saltMix all ingredients.Prepare Fresh Peach Salsa.Mix cornmeal, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with cornmeal mixture. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Serve with Peach Salsa.1 Serving: Calories 405 (Calories from Fat 170) Fat 5g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 85mg Sodium 520mg Carbohydrate 31g (Dietary Fiber 5g) Protein 33g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 30% Calcium 2% Iron 12%Diet Exchanges: 5 Lean Meat, 2 Fruit, 1 FatBetty's TipThree cups of chopped frozen (thawed) sliced peaches can be substituted for the fresh peaches.

LUBBERS JERK CHICKEN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• CHICKEN:.
• Put allspice, thyme, coconut, garlic, chiles, scallions, peppercorns, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and lime juice in a blender or food processor and grind to a rough paste.
• Put chicken in a baking dish, add seasoning paste and coat chicken well, using a spoon to turn and rub it.
• Cover and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees and bring chicken to room temperature. Turn chicken once more in marinade to coat well, then put baking dish in the oven, uncovered. Bake for 40 mins or up 1 hour, until well browned and juices run clear (start checking at 40 mins, you don't want it overcooked and dry and smaller pieces will take less time). Put dish under the broiler for just a minute or so to char chicken slightly. Remove and serve with the peach salsa (and coconut rice, if desired).
• PEACH SALSA:.
• Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until serving time.
• The flavor is best if the salsa is refrigerated for 6 hours or overnight.

CORNMEAL CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In shallow dish, lightly beat eggs.
• In separate shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix, panko and seasoning mix.
• Dip chicken in eggs; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Cook chicken 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
• Place in a 13x9-inch casserole dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Top with pasta sauce and bake 15 minutes.
• Top with cheese and bake 15 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley, if desired.