Spicy Cajun Chicken Tenders with Sweet Peach BBQ Sauce

 

Ingredients

Chicken: 

8 Chicken tenderloins (about 1.25 lbs) 

1 egg, beaten

2 tbsp. milk

1/3 C flour

1/2 C cornmeal

1/2 C panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp each : salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder

1/2 tsp. each: smoked paprika, oregano, pepper

1/4 - 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 

BBQ Peach Sauce: 

1/2 C ketchup

2 tbsp. molasses

2 -3 tbsp. brown sugar (or more to taste) 

2 tbsp. white vinegar

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. each : garlic powder, onion powder

1/2 tsp each: salt, smoked paprika, chili powder

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 peaches, peeled and roughly chopped

Instructions

1) Combine barbecue sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until peaches are tender. When peaches are tender, add barbecue sauce to a blender and pulse to desired consistency (do not cover blender completely or it will explode). Add barbecue sauce to a bowl and taste and adjust as desired for more spice, more sugar, etc. 

2) While barbecue sauce is simmering , prepare chicken. Mix cornmeal, panko breadcrumbs and seasoning in a bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Add chicken to a freezer bag (or bowl) and toss with 1/3 cup flour until well coated. Remove chicken and tap off any excess flour. Dip chicken in egg/milk bowl and let excess drip off. Place chicken in a new freezer bag and pour cornmeal/panko/seasoning into the bag and toss until well coated, pressing breading into the chicken (through the bag) , or place chicken into a bowl and toss until well coated, pressing breading into the chicken with fingers. 

3) Heat enough oil in a large nonstick skillet to cover the bottom of your pan over medium high heat. Once hot, gently add chicken breasts and cook for approximately 2 - 3 minutes or until browned on one side. Gently turn chicken over with tongs, reduce heat to medium- low , cover and continue cooking until chicken is crispy and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes (depending on thickness of your chicken) , Cook in batches if necessary. 

4) Dip chicken in peach sauce and enjoy! 

Prep: 25 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves: 8 

- To easily peel peaches, cut an "X" in the bottom of each peach down to the core; then blanch them in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 10 seconds; transfer them with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water. Remove peaches when cool and peel, beginning where you made your "X". 

Meatball Parmesan Casserole

 

Ingredients 

1 bag of frozen meatballs, cooked according to pkg. directions

pasta sauce

2 C shredded mozzarella cheese

1 C shredded parmesan cheese

Italian seasoning, to taste

Directions

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 

2) Spread some pasta sauce into the bottom of a 3 qt. casserole dish to prevent the meatballs from sticking. 

3) Arrange the precooked meatballs on top. Pour more pasta sauce on top to cover the meatballs to your liking. 

4) Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, parmesan and some Italian seasoning to taste. 

5) Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. 

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves: 6-8 

Easy Crock Pot Ribs

 

Ingredients 

Rub: 

2 tbsp. paprika

2 tbsp. packed brown sugar

1 tbsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Ribs:

5-6 lb baby back ribs

2-3 C favorite BBQ sauce

Directions

1) Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. 

2) Rub the mixture over the meaty side of the ribs. 

3) Place ribs in slow cooker standing them upright with the meaty side against the wall of the cooker. 

4) Pour the bbq sauce over the ribs. 

5) Cook on low 4-5 hours until tender. 

6) Remove ribs and allow to sit for 15 minutes (cover with foil) 

7) Cut ribs apart. 

8) Cover with BBQ sauce left in cooker if desired. 

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 5 hours

Total: 5 hours 15 minutes

Serves: 12 

Four Ingredient Meatloaf

 

Ingredients

1 box Stove Top stuffing (any flavor of your choice) 

1 lb. ground beef

2 eggs

1/2 C ketchup (or more if you like)

1/2 C water (or a little more if your beef is super lean) 

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a bread loaf pan.

2) In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients, but set aside half of the ketchup for later. 

3) Fill the pan with your mixture. 

4) Top it with the remaining ketchup and spread it evenly over the top. You can also use BBQ sauce, chili sauce or a combination of sauces. Whatever you would like. 

5) Bake for 45-60 minutes. Or until it done. 

6) Wait a few minutes before slicing it. Serve with mashed potatoes, veggies or anything else you would like. Enjoy! 

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 60 minutes

Total: 65 minutes

Serves: 5-6 

You can add anything else to the mixture that you happen to have on hand. (Ex: onions, garlic, cheese, spices, herbs etc. ) You can also use 1/2 C milk in place of the eggs and water if you would like.