Cornmeal Crusted Chicken With Smokey Tomato Sauce

Name: Cornmeal Crusted Chicken With Smokey Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon McCormick's salt-free all-purpose seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves; ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons canola oil; ½ cup white wine; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic; ⅓ teaspoon hickory liquid smoke; 2 tablespoons hormel real bacon bits (optional)

Servings: persons

1
In a large ziptop plastic bag, combine cornmeal, all purpose seasoning and paprika; set aside.
2
If desired, between two pieces of plastic wrap, pound chicken with a meat mallet to desired thickness.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Add chicken to the zip-top bag.
5
Seal the bag and shake to coat chicken.
6
Remove chicken from bag and shake off the excess cornmeal mixture.
7
Set aside.
8
In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium high heat.
9
Add chicken to hot oil; cook for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
10
Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
11
Drain oil from the skillet and then return to the heat.
12
Add wine to the skillet and scarpe up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
13
Add tomatoes and liquid smoke.
14
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
15
Simmer about 5 mins or until the liquid is reduced by half.
16
To serve, spoon the tomato mixture over chicken and garnish with bacon (optional).

215

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon McCormick's salt-free all-purpose seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Crusted Chicken With Smokey Tomato Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!