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Cajun Chicken Nuggets & Grilled Fruit

Adapted from a recipe card in "Cooking with Beer".
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Grill, Charcoal or Gas

Ingredients
  

For the Peachy Mustard Glaze

  • ¾ cup peach preserves
  • ¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

For the Chicken Nuggets & Fruit

  • ½ cup beer
  • ¼ cup spicy brown mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 500 grams chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, (1 lb)
  • ¾ cup dry bread crumbs, Shortcut
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon
  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • 2 fresh peaches

Instructions
 

For the Peachy Mustard Glaze

  • Microwave the preserves in a small bowl on high for 2 minutes or until melted, stirring once.
  • Stir in the mustard and juice. Set aside for serving.

For the Chicken Nuggets & Fruit

  • Prepare the chicken by cutting the breasts into 1 ½ inch pieces.
  • Add the beer, spicy mustard, and oil in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the mixing bowl, toss to coat evenly. Cover, place in the fridge for 20 minutes to marinate.
  • While the chicken is marinating, prepare the pineapple and peaches. Peel and core the pineapple then slice into ½ inch thick rings. Cut the peaches in half from top to bottom, remove the pits, then slice each half into 1 inch thick wedges.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F) and spray a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray. Mix together the bread crumbs and Cajun seasoning in a pie dish.
  • Remove chicken pieces from marinade and discard marinade. Roll chicken pieces in the bread crumbs to coat and place pieces on the prepared sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes turning once, or until light golden brown and no longer pink in the center.
  • Remove chicken to a serving tray.
  • Prepare your grill for direct medium heat.
  • Spray the prepared fruit with non stick cooking spray, place fruit on the grill, and cook 5-8 minutes or until just tender.
  • Serve with the chicken nuggets and Peachy Mustard Glaze, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Bread Crumbs.