Breaded Chicken Tenders, Homemade Style
One of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare chicken breast. No deep frying required.
Ingredients
- ½ lb chicken breast tenders (or organic, free range chicken breast cut into pieces as desired)
- 1 egg (organic, free range mixed with a pinch of salt)
- 1 tsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (as needed- homemade, preferably)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (optional, grated)
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Beat the egg with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp water in a bowl, in which the chicken will be dipped.
- In a similar bowl, place some breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and thyme and mix well (add Parmesan to this if using).
- Place the chicken on a plate nearby the beaten egg and begin dipping the chicken, one piece at a time into the egg.
- Hold the chicken against the side of the bowl for a second or two to let the excess egg drain.
- Next, dredge the chicken in the breadcrumbs and coat evenly.
- Place on a tray, and repeat until all the chicken is coated.
- Put the light olive oil into a frying pan, preferably non-stick and heat over medium high heat.
- Place some chicken tenders into the pan when hot, and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked thoroughly, adding oil as needed. If in doubt, cut into a thicker piece to make sure it is no longer pink in the center.
- Place on a paper towel lined plate, then place on serving plate or in a bowl.
Notes
- Make these gluten free by using gf bread crumbs and flour mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 half breast | Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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