Recipe

Speedy Green Meanie Chicken Tenders

Recipe
No Questions Yet

Photo by Merry

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil
Chef
Merry's Notes: Speedy Green Meanie Chicken Tenders can be made and served within 15 minute, and are versatile! The tenders are delicious served on salads, pasta, or rice. With the spiciness from the Serrano...
Speedy Green Meanie Chicken Tenders can be made and served within 15 minute, and are versatile! The tenders are delicious served on salads, pasta, or rice. With the spiciness from the Serrano peppers and the strength of the basil flavoring, the tenders are great on ciabatta, pita, or even tortillas. The first time I made this tantalizing dish, I also roasted asparagus & broccoli and served the tenders with fresh summer fruit salad, and garlic Artisan Bread. OH MY – the whole dinner was so packed with flavor my family and I wanted to keep eating! I know you will enjoy this quick and easy, ever so flavorful BASIL packed dish! *My favorite way to mince basil is in the mini-chopper attachment of my immersion blender.

Expand Collapse

Serves 4

1 egg white Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/4 pound chicken tenders Ask a question about this ingredient

3/4 cups fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 (3-inch) green Serrano pepper, stems and seeds removed Ask a question about this ingredient

2 medium garlic cloves Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon lemon pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons ground cornmeal Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons finely grated 100% Parmesan Cheese (canister not freshly grated) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

basil leaves for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient

salt to taste Ask a question about this ingredient

Place egg white and chicken tenders in a gallon storage bag, shake for 10 seconds. Set aside.
Ask a question about this step
In a mini-food processor, finely mince basil, pepper, and garlic. Scrape down the sides of the food processor; add lemon pepper, cornmeal, and Parmesan cheese. Process mixture until it resembles green cornmeal; pour onto dinner plate. Roll and evenly coat chicken tenders in mixture.
Ask a question about this step
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Sauté chicken without disturbing for 3 minutes (turn heat to medium-high heat if browning too quickly). Turn chicken over and cook 4 minutes or until the center of the thickest chicken tender is thoroughly cooked. Place on a serving platter, garnish with basil and sprinkle with salt to taste. Serves: 4
Ask a question about this step

5 Comments on Speedy Green Meanie Chicken Tenders

dymnyno added about 1 year ago

Sounds really, really delish!!

The Internet Cooking Princess added about 1 year ago

What a great/fun/yum way to make some chicken tenders! I can already tell my BF and I are going to love this!

Laurie F. added about 1 year ago

Merry, Looks like you did it again!! I'll be making this for dinner tonight for sure!! The flavors look like they're bursting right from the picture!!

tomgirlbc added about 1 year ago

I am having chicken tonight and if i would of seen this first this is what i would of been making, the next time i will do this recipe.. it looks great

LBBakes added about 1 year ago

I love chicken fingers and I love basil - can't wait to try these!