Chicken Parm Bites

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Rachael Ray, The Big Orange Book

• Total Time: 42 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• ¾ cup breadcrumbs
• ¾ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley , finely chopped
• 2 lbs chicken tenders , each cut in thirds
• salt
• pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)

Directions:

1. Arrange 3 shallow bowls on the counter; fill one with the flour, one with the eggs, and one with a mixture of the bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, lemon zest, and parsley.
2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper; coat each first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumb mixture; set the coated pieces on a baking sheet.
3. Place a large pan over medium heat with the olive oil.
4. Cook the chicken in 2 batches, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, 5-6 minutes.
5. While the chicken bites are cooking, place a small pot over medium heat with the crushed tomatoes and bring up to a bubble.
6. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the pesto.
7. Serve the chicken bites with the tomato-pesto sauce alongside.

Reviews

[Julie F]

This was delicious and a big hit with my chicken lovin' daughter. I only made the chicken tenders because I had some leftover spaghetti sauce to serve as a dipping sauce. Next time I'll try the sauce as well. They went together easily and quickly.