Otbivnaya (Otbivni) Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Course
Main Course
Otbivnaya (Otbivni) Chicken Tenders
Description
Otbivnaya is a style of preparing chicken tenders by pounding them thin, seasoning lightly, then dipping in an egg wash made with mayonnaise, flour, milk, and seasoning. After that, the tenders are coated with a mix of Italian bread crumbs and flour, then sautéed in a shallow layer of canola oil until golden brown. The process results in chicken with a crisp coating and moist, tender meat inside. The flour in both the egg wash and breading helps achieve a consistent texture and binding of the crust. This dish works well as a main course or sliced for sandwiches and salads. The method of pounding ensures even cooking and a uniform texture throughout the tenders. The seasoning is simple, letting the natural chicken flavor come forward enhanced by the crispy coating.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken Tenders:
- 2 - 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders
- salt
- black pepper
- canola oil for sauteing
Egg Wash:
- 2 egg large, whole
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp mrs. dash seasoning
- 1/8 tsp salt
Breading:
- 2 cups
- Italian bread crumbs
- brand
- 3 Tbsp flour
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken with a few paper towels and cover a large cutting board with cellophane.
- Arrange half of the chicken on the cutting board, spacing evenly. Cover chicken with another layer of cellophane.
- Beat the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet. Chicken should be about 1/4" to 1/3" thick. Don't beat the chicken so much that it's falling apart.
- Remove the top layer of cellophane (keep it for the next round) and lightly sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
Egg Wash:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and mayonnaise.
- Add flour, milk, Mrs. Dash seasoning and salt. Whisk everything together until well blended.
Breading:
- In another medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and flour.
Assembly:
- Using a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium/high heat, add canola oil to a depth of 1/4".
- Dip both sides of the chicken in the egg wash.
- Next, dip the chicken in bread crumbs until evenly coated. Place on a plate until ready to fry.
- Once the oil is hot (the chicken should sizzle when you put it in), place about 4 chicken tenders in at a time (don't crowd the pan).
- Saute about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Place on paper towels to cool.
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Overall Rating
5
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