Pecorino Chicken Fingers Recipe

Name: Pecorino Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray; 1 c. panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs); 13 c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); salt; 2 large egg whites; 1 clove garlic; 1 1/2 lb. chicken tenders; 3 medium zucchini; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 c. prepared marinara sauce; 1/4 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

Olive oil cooking spray
1 c. panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
13 c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
salt
2 large egg whites
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 lb. chicken tenders
3 medium zucchini
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 c. prepared marinara sauce
1/4 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves

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["Preheat oven to 475F.", "Place rack in 15 1/2"" by 10 1/2"" jelly-roll pan; spray pan and rack with cooking spray.", "On plate, combine panko, Pecorino, ground red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.", "Set aside.", "In pie plate, whisk egg whites and garlic until well mixed.", "One at a time, dip chicken tenders in egg-white mixture, then into panko mixture to coat evenly; press firmly so mixture adheres.", "Arrange chicken on rack in jelly-roll pan; spray chicken lightly with cooking spray.", "Bake chicken 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink throughout.", "While chicken cooks, in microwave-safe medium bowl, place zucchini and 2 tablespoons water.", "Cover with vented plastic wrap and cook in microwave on High 5 minutes or until zucchini is just fork-tender.", "Carefully remove plastic wrap and drain zucchini; stir in lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt.", "Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepot, heat marinara sauce on medium-low 5 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally.", "Remove saucepot from heat and stir in chopped basil.", "Serve dipping sauce with chicken fingers and zucchini; garnish chicken and dipping sauce with basil leaves."]

3741

kcal

Calories

272

Fat

Carbs

263

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil cooking spray, 1 c. panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs), 13 c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne), and more.

Yes, Pecorino Chicken Fingers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecorino Chicken Fingers

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