Chicken Nuggets

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   If you don't have bread crumbs on hand (premade, frozen, then thawed), make them by whirring the fresh bread in the food processor.

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   Season with the herbs, if using, and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and, with your fingers, pull out the little fillet (the tenderloin) on the underside of each breast.

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   Cut the chicken into strips about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.

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   Drizzle the vinaigrette over the chicken pieces on the cutting board and rub it into the chicken with your hands to make the crumbs stick to the chicken.

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   Sprinkle the seasoned bread crumbs over the pieces and toss to coat.

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   The coating won't be evenly distributed but it really doesn't matter.

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   Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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   Add the strips and saute, without moving them, until the crumbs look golden, about 1 minute.

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    With tongs, turn the pieces over and saute the second side until golden, about 3 minutes.

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    Reduce the heat to low and continue to saute, turning the pieces frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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