This Skinny Shake Mix is a homemade alternative to commercial breading mixes, designed to add robust flavor without excess fat or calories. By combining bread crumbs with salad oil and a blend of paprika, celery salt, and pepper, you create a textured coating that crisps up beautifully in the oven. It is perfect for health-conscious cooks who still crave the satisfaction of a “fried” texture. Ideal for weeknight dinners, this mix coats chicken pieces, fish fillets, or pork chops with ease. Simply shake the protein in a bag with the mix for an even coating before baking. Store the dry mix in an airtight container for quick meal prep. It delivers a savory, slightly spicy kick that enhances the natural taste of the meat.
Skinny Shake Mix
Description
This Skinny Shake Mix is a homemade alternative to commercial breading mixes, designed to add robust flavor without excess fat or calories. By combining bread crumbs with salad oil and a blend of paprika, celery salt, and pepper, you create a textured coating that crisps up beautifully in the oven. It is perfect for health-conscious cooks who still crave the satisfaction of a "fried" texture. Ideal for weeknight dinners, this mix coats chicken pieces, fish fillets, or pork chops with ease. Simply shake the protein in a bag with the mix for an even coating before baking. Store the dry mix in an airtight container for quick meal prep. It delivers a savory, slightly spicy kick that enhances the natural taste of the meat.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs and salad oil.
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Stir the oil into the bread crumbs using a fork or pastry blender until evenly moistened.
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Add paprika, freshly ground pepper, salt, celery salt, and any additional desired seasonings.
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Mix thoroughly until all spices are evenly distributed throughout the crumb mixture.
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Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag or an airtight container for storage.
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To coat chicken or pork chops, place the meat in a separate bag with a portion of the shake mix and toss until evenly coated.
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For fish fillets, moisten the fish slightly, then place in a bag with about 1/3 cup of the mix per pound of fish and shake to coat.
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Place the coated meat or fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface.
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Bake in a preheated 375&# 194;°F (190ðC) oven.
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Bake fish for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Bake chicken or pork chops for approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches safe levels.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1165.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 38.6g60%
- Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 16121.6mg672%
- Total Carbohydrate 182.0g61%
- Dietary Fiber 16.9g68%
- Sugars 1.2g
- Protein 28.3g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Keep the shake mix in a moisture-proof container with a tightly fitted lid to maintain freshness. Avoid adding the raw meat directly to your main supply of mix; instead, scoop out the amount needed for each meal into a separate bag or bowl.
Variations: Feel free to customize the seasoning blend with herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, or lemon pepper to suit your taste preferences.
Cooking Tip: Using a zip-lock bag to toss the meat ensures an even coating without making a mess. For fish, ensure fillets are moistened before coating to help the crumbs adhere.
Yield: This batch makes enough mix for approximately 20 cut-up chickens, 30 servings of fish, or multiple batches of pork chops.
