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Produce => Recipes => Topic started by: gazza1960 on August 24, 2012, 19:49:36

Title: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: gazza1960 on August 24, 2012, 19:49:36: Well,it had to happen,them fat blokes have dedicated some recipes to letting out Mr Thin from the fat closet.
This spice mix is one of the recipes from their New diet book that Jude got us on the Ipad,so thought id trial it today on chicken.

OK......

Cajun spice mix

5 tsp ground cumin
4 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp coursely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp flaked sea salt

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above ingredients mixed in air tight container

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wrap chicken breasts in cling film and flatten to "escalope" thickness
with rolling pin.

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flattened chick breasts(1.5cm).....ish

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sprinkle 1 tsp of cajun spice mix over each chicken breast.

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3 mins on each side,saw the chick breasts cooked through nicely.

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I prepped a quick salad and served them in crispy rolls

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Served it with Tzatziki dressing,the chicken was juicy and must say their cajun mix wasnt too fiery but was a subtle warm taste blend that I would have though not only suitable for chicken but may be tasty on pork and sea food.

Enjoyed it anyway as my first attempt at their Diet Foods.

Gazza
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: Lottiman on August 24, 2012, 20:08:34: I saw them do the chicken on the program and thought that
looked nice. Now I can see that it really does look nice. :o ;D
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: Jayb on August 24, 2012, 20:28:21: Yum looks great ;D
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: goodlife on August 25, 2012, 08:11:30: mmmm..looks really nice and the hotness is easily adjusted for the taste...just thinking of my home made chilli powder from home grown dried chillies...HOT,HOT.. ;D
Thanks again!..very useful recipe.

OH..what is this cursed word that I see used in your post ???....DIET!!...surely not!?,,that will ruin good man and good food... ;) ;D
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: cornykev on August 25, 2012, 08:38:33: I've not had my brekkie yet and you've made my tummy rumble Gazza. ;D
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: Strawberrygirl on August 25, 2012, 17:37:19: Definately going to give this a try, looks yummy!

I made the cassolet they did in their first show. It was really really good, and now a family favourite :)
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: galina on August 25, 2012, 18:45:35: What a superb recipe - thanks for showing us.

Clingfilm and bash - never thought of that either - learning fast. ;D
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: hippydave on August 25, 2012, 23:07:36: the cling film stops the flesh from breaking up and gives a better escallop shape
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: Ninnyscrops. on August 26, 2012, 00:15:46: Quote from: galina on August 25, 2012, 18:45:35
What a superb recipe - thanks for showing us.

Clingfilm and bash - never thought of that either - learning fast. ;D

Do a good clingfilm bash with pork loin chops, any frying beef and lamb, if so inclined too, tenderises most meats! ;D

Might be on the me and u minus the rolls gazza this weekend.

Thank you.

Ninny
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: gazza1960 on August 26, 2012, 07:32:12: DIET!!...surely not

ark at you avin a pop at the fat fella(me)and saying....."yer,youll do" Keep shovelling in the poundage...... ::)
Youll get me shot Goodlife,Judes always on me case about the type of fun cooking I enjoy as its normally full fat and tasty,but at least seeing the TV big boys doing a bit of weight gives me hope...I mean even Diabetics daily send me mail with all the latest....Gluten free this and gluten free that recipes....maybe Ill take note one O these days...... ;)

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This was tuther night on the Thames and as usual I take the pasties for me fishing buddies,me mate Bazza said I should hold up more fish as its "slimming Gazza",cheeky sodd !!! ...I just say im 5 ft 10 high and 16 stone wide..... ::)

Gazza
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: fitzsie on August 30, 2012, 19:12:46: Gazza, that looks so tasty and easy to do! Even MOH has said he would like to try it !!
Question, as it's one of the "Diet" dishes what did you fry the chicken in ?
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: gazza1960 on August 30, 2012, 21:13:01: Olive Oil is a sin I can live with but like all things just smaller quantity.

But if you dont fancy it fried...................

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I Low cal Olive oil sprayed some other breasts and cooked them 170 degrees for 20 mins in the oven.

Just as tasty,and nice cold with a salad......Not allowed to use the D word...... ::)..... ;)

Gazza
Title: Re: Hairy Bikers Cajun Spiced Chicken
Post by: fitzsie on September 01, 2012, 18:09:01: Thxs Gazza !!!