TLC Cooking "Monster Claws"

Monster Claws

Monster Claws

YIELD Makes about 30 strips
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INGREDIENTS

2	tablespoons flour
1	tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
1	pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch strips
1‑1/2	cups cornflake crumbs
2	tablespoons chopped green onion
3	eggs, lightly beaten
1	red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into triangles
Barbecue sauce

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease baking sheets. Place flour and 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning in large resealable food storage bag. Add chicken and seal. Shake bag to coat chicken.
Combine cornflake crumbs, green onion and remaining 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning in large shallow bowl; mix well. Place eggs in shallow bowl.
Dip each chicken strip into eggs and then into crumb mixture. Place coated chicken strips on prepared baking sheet.
Bake chicken strips 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
When chicken is cool enough to handle, make 1/2-inch slit in thinner end. Place bell pepper triangle into slit to form claw nail. Serve claws with barbecue sauce for dipping.

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