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Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 large egg
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
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½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
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½ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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½ cup salted butter
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¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
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â…“ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Combine flour, salt, and pepper with a fork in a bowl. Beat egg in a second bowl. Place panko in a third bowl.
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Dust chicken tenders with flour mixture to coat. Drench in egg, then in panko until completely coated.
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Bring oil up to sizzling in a large frying pan. Add tenders and fry until golden brown on the outside, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
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Remove tenders to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese.
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Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add walnuts and saute for 1 minute. Transfer walnut-butter mixture to a food processor; add lemon juice and parsley. Pulse or puree to preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sauce with warm tenders.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
504 | Calories |
28g | Fat |
32g | Carbs |
35g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 504 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 28g | 36% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 67% |
Cholesterol 151mg | 50% |
Sodium 778mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 35g | 69% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 141mg | 11% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 314mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.