Cajun Garlic Fingers Food

CAJUN GARLIC FINGERS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
• Stir in the minced garlic.
• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the French bread in half lengthwise then cut it cross ways in 1" inch strips.
• Dip the bread strips into the butter/garlic mixture soaking all sides.
• Place on a cookie sheet.
• With a basting brush, brush the rest of the butter/garlic onto bread.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
• Put in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove.
• Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and serve.

CAJUN CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, chili powder, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Working with one at a time, coat the chicken tenders with the cornmeal mixture, dip into the egg, then coat again with the cornmeal. Transfer to a large plate.
• To make it more healthy cook them in the oven with this method : Instead of frying, baking in a 450°F oven for 12 minutes.
• OR.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add half of the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken tenders.

GARLIC STEAK FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut round steak into fingers about 2 x 6 inches.
• Mix flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper together.
• Dredge steak in flour mixture until fully coated.
• Drop into hot oil and fry until browned.

CAJUN-STYLE CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 inch strips, or"fingers" about 3 inches in length.
• Mix together remaining ingredients, (except breadcrumbs and 3 tbsp. margarine), in a bowl and add chicken and mix well, insuring that chicken is coated on all sides.
• Allow chicken to marinate in this for at least 20 minutes.
• Coat chicken in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess, and place chicken fingers on plate.
• Heat margarine in skillet over medium heat; add chicken fingers, and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
• Add more margarine to the skillet if necessary.
• Drain fingers on paper toweling.
• Serve hot with Tabasco sauce, if desired.

GARLIC FINGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Gently saute the garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for about 10 minutes until tender but not brown.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl.
• Cut in 4 T butter until mixture is crumbly like cornmeal.
• Add parsley, dill, and milk, stir just until evenly moist.
• Pour into well-greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
• Spread garlic on top, then cover with cheese.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Cool slightly and cut into fingers.
• For a variation, combine 1 cup of thinly sliced onions in with the garlic before you saute them.