Cajun Chicken Bites With Raspberry Mustard Dipping Sauce Food

SAUCE ESSENTIALS: DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Chef's Note: In all cases, take the ingredients, and blend together, then refrigerate in a tightly sealed jar. They will last for 10 - 14 days.
• Chef's Tip: I like to make my own mayonnaise for these dips. If you use homemade mayo, then the shelf life will only be about 5 - 7 days.
• Chef's Tip: If you can store them in the fridge overnight before using, that will give the ingredients a chance to know one another, and they will taste even yummier the next day.
• If you would like to make these dips more vegan then substitute the mayonnaise with Vegenaise. I use it all the time for my vegan clients.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
• ADDITIONAL RECIPE If you have never baked you garlic, you should give it a try. Here's a recipe on how it's accomplished: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/cooking-essentials-baked-garlic.html?p=4

CAJUN CHICKEN BITES WITH RASPBERRY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine first 7 ingredients. Place 6 Tbsp oil in a small shallow dish. Dip each chicken piece in the oil, then coat evenly in flour mixture.
• In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add half the chicken and saute on all sides until browned and no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm. Repeat wit remaining oil and chicken.
• For dipping sauce, combine jam, mustard and hot sauce to taste if desired. Serve chicken bites with sauce.

CAJUN CHICKEN CUBES WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes.
• Sprinkle with seasoning mix and toss well.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
• An a small bowl combine honey and mustard.
• In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat until hot.
• Add chicken cubes and cook, tossing to keep pieces separate.
• Brown on all sides, about 4 minutes.
• If browning too quickly, reduce heat.
• Cook until done, 2-4 minutes.
• Pieces should feel firm without any pink in the center.
• Transfer to serving plate.
• Provide cocktail forks or toothpicks and serve warm with dipping sauce.

CAJUN CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl or plastic bag and stir or shake to mix well. Sprinkle chicken pieces with spice rub and let stand for about 30 minutes.
• To make apricot mustard sauce, combine preserves and mustard in a small saucepan over low heat; stir to mix and heat gently until the preserves melt and are thoroughly blended with the mustard. Set aside to cool.
• Heat butter and oil in sauté pan or skillet over medium high heat, add chicken pieces and sauté until just done, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towel.
• Serve hot with apricot mustard dipping sauce.