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Skinny Shake Mix

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1165.7
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
  • 4 cups (16 oz.) bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoons Paprika
  • 1/2 cups Salad oil
  • 1 teaspoons Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoons Salt Additional seasonings to
  • 1 tablespoons Celery salt Taste
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs and salad oil.
  2. 2
    Stir the oil into the bread crumbs using a fork or pastry blender until evenly moistened.
  3. 3
    Add paprika, freshly ground pepper, salt, celery salt, and any additional desired seasonings.
  4. 4
    Mix thoroughly until all spices are evenly distributed throughout the crumb mixture.
  5. 5
    Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag or an airtight container for storage.
  6. 6
    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.
  7. 7
    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.
  8. 8
    Place the coated meat or fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface.
  9. 9
    Bake in a preheated 375&# 194;°F (190ðC) oven.
  10. 10
    Bake fish for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
  11. 11
    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.

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