This is delicious!!
Ingredients
Breadcrumb
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , store bought
Batter
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp dijon mustard (or any other mustard of choice)
- 1 garlic clove , minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- Salt & pepper
Chicken
- 500 g /1 lb chicken tenderloins (or chicken breast cut into ⅔” / 1.5cm thick slices, lengthwise)
- Oil spray
Directions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together Batter ingredients with a fork. Add chicken and mix to coat.
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Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
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Spread panko breadcrumbs on a baking tray. Spray lightly with oil. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until LIGHT golden. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn’t get too brown.
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Scrape into a bowl. Add parmesan and mix.
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Pick up chicken with left hand and place in breadcrumbs. Use right hand to sprinkle with breadcrumbs, press to adhere. Use right hand to transfer to baking tray. Repeat with remaining chicken. Spray lightly with oil.
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Bake for 15 minutes for small tenders, 18 minutes for large ones. No longer than 20 minutes, otherwise they will begin to lose juiciness.
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Serve immediately with Ranch or Honey Mustard Dip if desired.
Sauces
Ranch Dipping Sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar (or any other light coloured vinegar)
1/4 tsp EACH dried parsley or dill, dried dill, fresh chives
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt + black pepper
Honey Mustard Sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 – 2 tsp lemon juice
salt and pepper.
Credit: Recipe Tin Eats