Versatile Coating Mix Recipe

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"This mild blend of spices is good to keep on hand," jots Darlene Markel of Sublimity, Oregon. "It's so versatile—you can use it to coat chicken, pork or even fish."

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Versatile Coating Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons shortening
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT:
4 bone-in chicken breast halves

Directions

Combine the first 10 ingredients in a bowl; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place or freeze for up to 6 months. Yield: 6 batches (3 cups total).
To prepare chicken: Place 1/2 cup coating mix in shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and toss to coat. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings per batch.

Editor's Note: The coating mix may also be used on pork chops or fish fillets.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 228 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 204 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 35 g protein.

Originally published as Versatile Coating Mix in Quick Cooking March/April 1998, p61