The Grain Chain
Recipes

Skill level:

Skill level 3

Level 3

Preparation time:

Preparation time

30 minutes

Serves:

4

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What you need

Ingredients

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ small red onion, peeled and very finely chopped
  • 15ml spoon olive oil
  • 15ml spoon finely shreeded fresh basil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 115g fresh white breadcumbs
  • 25g cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 25g parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 4 small skinless and boneless chicken breasts
  • 2x 15ml spoon plain flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • olive oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • chopping knife
  • chopping board
  • wooden spoon
  • 2 shallow dishes
  • freezer bag
  • baking tray
  • oven gloves

What you do

  1. In the bowl, mix together the tomatoes, red onion, oil, basil and seasoning to make the relish. Cover and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. In a shallow dish combine the breadcrumbs, cheeses and seasoning. Set aside.
  3. Cut each chicken breast into 4 or 5 long thin strips lengthwise. Place the chicken in the freezer bag with the flour and seasoning and shake together until the chicken is well coated.
  4. Place the egg in a shallow dish then dip the chicken strips into the egg until well coated. Then shake off any excess.
  5. Dip the egg-coated chicken strips into the breadcrumb mixture and toss together until well coated.
  6. Place the chicken strips on a lightly greased baking tray and drizzle over a little extra oil. Cook in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, turning the strips over halfway through cooking until well cooked, golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with the tomato relish and a salad.
Crispy chicken fingers