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Breaded Chicken Tenders, Homemade Style
One of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare chicken breast. No deep frying required.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 529 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Make these gluten free by using gf bread crumbs and flour mix.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 half breast
Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
405mg
(17%)
Potassium
512mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 half breast | |
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 405mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.