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Versatile Coating Mix

Versatile Coating Mix
"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."
24 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.

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.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Versatile Coating Mix (continued)

Editor's Note: The coating mix may also be used on pork chops or fish fillets.
Nutrition 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.
© Taste of Home 2013