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Otbivnaya (Otbivni) Chicken Tenders
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Russian , Ukrainian
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken Tenders:
- 2 - 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders
- salt and pepper
- Canola Oil for sauteing
Egg Wash:
- 2 large whole eggs
- 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.
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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.