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Copycat Shake ‘n Bake Chicken

A plate of baked breaded chicken drumsticks

Copy-cat Shake 'n Bake Chicken

Do you remember Shake 'n Bake? This homemade breadcrumb and spice mix tastes just like the real deal! This recipe makes enough for 2-3 meals of baked chicken. Store any extra Shake 'n Bake mix in the fridge.
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, plain
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 8 chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks, skin on

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients (except the oil and chicken) in large bowl. Add the canola oil and mix well.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Pour out about 1 cup of the Shake 'n Bake mixture onto a large plate. Press one piece of chicken, skin side down, into the breadcrumb mixture. (Alternatively, pour out about 1 cup of the Shake 'n Bake mixture into a large plastic bag. Add one piece of chicken at a time. Seal and shake the bag so that the chicken is nicely coated with the breadcrumb mixture.)
  • Place the chicken piece on a foil lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces of chicken. Add more Shake 'n Bake mixture to the plate or plastic bag, if needed, using a clean spoon.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 F.
  • Discard any breadcrumb mixture that has touched the raw chicken. Store remaining Shake 'n Bake mixture in a mason jar or container in the fridge.
Keyword Baked Chicken, Chicken, Shake 'n Bake Chicken

Cashew Chicken

 

cashew chicken served with rice

Cashew Chicken

This easy weeknight meal gets 5/5 stars from my family! Enjoy!
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashew nuts
  • 2 Tbsp chili paste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 orange, cut into small wedges

Instructions
 

  • Dice chicken into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl. Mix in cornstarch, soy sauce and lime juice.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in wok or large frying pan.
  • Add garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked throughout. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry carrots and celery until soft.
  • Add cashew nuts and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  • Add reserved chicken and mix well. Stir in chili paste and mix well. Add black pepper to taste.
  • Serve with steamed rice and garnish with orange wedges.
Keyword Cashew Chicken, Chicken

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