Panko Chicken with Fresh Marinara

  Chicken & Turkey

We’re giving your hometown restaurant a run for their money with these crispy, crunchy tenders served with a chunky homemade sauce. Remember this recipe; it makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer, too!

Panko Chicken with Fresh Marinara

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Dash salt and pepper
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • MARINARA:
  • 6 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 8 medium fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture.
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the marinara ingredients; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

3 chicken tenders with 1/3 cup sauce: 357 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein.

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