Basic Coating Mix For Chickenfish Pork Food

CORNMEAL COATING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Add cod fillets, and marinate 5 minutes. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• In a shallow bowl, mix together cornmeal and flour. Season with paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne pepper. Dredge fish in cornmeal mixture.
• Fry cod fillets in hot oil until golden brown.

FRIED CHICKEN COATING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first nine ingredients; store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 cups coating mix (enough for 3 batches of chicken)., To prepare chicken: In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Place 3/4 cup coating mix in a large resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then add to the bag, a few pieces at a time; shake to coat. , Heat 1/4 in. of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides; transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until juices run clear.

FRIED CHICKEN COATING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 3 batches (2-1/2 cups total)., To prepare chicken: Place about 3/4 cup of coating in a large resealable plastic bag. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then place in the bag; seal and shake until coated. , In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides; remove to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear.

PORK COATING MIX

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients in a plastic bag.
• Store in an airtight container.
• To use,Dip each pork chop in 1/4 cup milk,then in coating mix.
• This makes enough for 4 pork chops.

VERSATILE COATING MIX

Steps:

• 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 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear.

BASIC COATING MIX (FOR CHICKEN,FISH & PORK)

Steps:

• Place crushed crackers and seasonings in a plastic bag;Shake well to combine.
• Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups,enough to coat 6 pounds of chicken pieces.
• Store unused portion of crumbs in airtight container in refrigerator.

DELICIOUS COATING MIX FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag combine the oil with all remaining ingredients; seal the bag and shake vigorously.
• Remove half or more of the mixture for another time and store tightly sealed in the refrigerator.
• Add in desired amount of chicken pieces; shake to coat.
• Place on a greased baking sheet in a 425 oven for 45 minutes.

FISH COATING MIX

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients. This may be stored in an airtight container in the freezer. Mix before using to redistribute the seasonings.
• To make fried fish; dip fish in buttermilk, then roll in coating mix. Heat approximately 3" oil in a large skillet to 375°F Fry one piece at a time until golden brown, 4-6 minutes.

CRISPY COATING FOR FISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Store in a covered container and use as needed. Makes enough to coat about 2 lbs. of fish.

BASIC DEEP-FRIED FISH, WHOLE: COATINGS

Steps:

• a. Dredge fish in cornstarch to coat. b. Dip fish in beaten egg. Dredge in flour to coat. c. Coat fish with a paste made of cornstarch and flour, and sherry to thin. d. Coat fish with a batter made of egg, lightly beaten, and flour. e. Omit salt. Coat fish with a batter made as follows: combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt then add egg, lightly beaten, and oil or lard.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.