Copycat Italian Shake And Bake Food

COPYCAT ITALIAN SHAKE AND BAKE

Steps:

• Mix together all of the ingredients very well. I use a food processor or mixer to make sure everything is very well blended.
• Store in a cool place in an airtight container like a 1 quart/litre mason Jar.
• I use one whole chicken, cut in pieces and well trimmed but about 3 lbs of any kind of chicken pieces you like will do. You can, of course make any amount you need.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Simple wet chicken pieces with water, drain well and drop them, one at a time into a plastic bag containing some of the homemade shake 'n bake. I usually start with a half cup of the coating in the bag, which is equivalent to what is in an envelope if you bought it at the supermarket. You can always add a little extra if you need it at the end, but I find this is the best way to maximize the use you get out of a batch.
• Shake the bag and press the coating onto the individual chicken pieces. Place the coated pieces on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Don't crowd the pieces, they will crisp much better if there is space between them.
• At this point you can drizzle a little canola oil or peanut oil over the coated pieces to maximize browning but this step is completely optional. I have an oil spritzer which is ideal for this purpose because you can spritz about 9 or 10 pieces of chicken with only about a tablespoon of oil. This is a method I often use for Oven Fried Chicken too.
• Bake for about 45-55 minutes depending upon the size of the chicken pieces being used. Boneless skinless chicken breasts can be ready in as little as 25 minutes depending on size. I use my meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature is 175-180 degrees F to ensure they are fully cooked.
• Let the chicken pieces rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN SHAKE N BAKE BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingreadiants and shape into 4-6 patties.
• Fry or grill on medium heat for 5-8 min each side depending on thickness of patties.
• Brush extra BarBQ on burgers at end of cooking time if desired.
• Serve on buns with favorite condiments.

SHAKE-N-BAKE COPYCAT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large re-sealable plastic bag.
• Seal bag & shake all ingredients together.
• Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
• You will need about one cup of coating mix for 3 pounds of chicken, or 6-8 pieces.

COPYCAT SHAKE 'N BAKE (ITALIAN FLAVOR)

Steps:

• Combine ingredients; cover and store airtight until ready to use.
• TO USE:.
• 1 pound chicken pieces, pork chops or beef cubes.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional).
• milk and egg mixture for brushing meat (optional).
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Coat meat with milk and egg OR brush meat with olive oil before coating.
• Dredge meat in coating. If desired, place in large resealable bag and shake coating with neat.
• Arrange in single layer in shallow baking pan. Bake in preheated oven until meat is cooked through. (About an hour, depending on the meat, the cut, and the size.).

HOMEMADE SHAKE AND BAKE

Steps:

• Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl; mix well.
• Add oil.
• Mix well until combined.
• Place in zipper-top plastic bag and store in freezer.
• Use to coat chicken, pork, or veal.
• To use:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a baking dish with aluminum foil; grease well.
• Moisten each piece of meat with water.
• Shake off excess water, and shake in bag of mix to coat, one piece at a time.
• Place in baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until done, depending on size of pieces.
• **Store unused mix in freezer.