Chicken Parm Bites

Serves:

Ingredients

Marinade

  • Chicken tenderloins

Brine Solution

  • 200 g white wine (or water with a splash of balsamic vinegar)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic cloves

Breading

  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley and basil leaves
  • Pepper
  • Salt (optional)

Frying

  • Olive oil

Instructions

Marinate The Chicken

  1. Pound chicken tenderloins to flatten them evenly.
  2. Combine white wine (or water with a splash of balsamic vinegar), salt, pepper, and crushed garlic cloves in a bowl.
  3. Submerge chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Prepare The Breading

  1. In a bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, grated pecorino or parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and basil leaves, pepper, and salt (if using).

Bread The Chicken

  1. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess liquid.
  2. Coat chicken in the breading mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.

Fry The Chicken

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, fry the breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through.
  3. Drain fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil. Optionally hold in a warm oven before serving to allow flavors to meld and the crust to crisp up further.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.