Recipe Number 3

My selection for dinner this time was determined by one simple thing: what ingredients did I have?

So I decided to try my hand at home made Fried Chicken Tenders and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. (I only have pictures of the chicken though b/c the mashed potatoes are self explanatory.) This recipe yields 4 servings for each part.

Fried Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

2 eggs

1Tbsp water

3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts,

                cut into 1-inch strips (approx.)

4 cups (approx) bread crumbs**

1/4 to 1/2 canola or veg oil
season salt (optional)

In a bowl, combine eggs and water.

In second bowl, combine approx 1 cup of bread

crumbs and season salt (to taste).
**I repeat this process several times
throughout the coating of the chicken to ensure even coverage.**

Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.

In skillet on stove (or an electric skillet if you have one heat to 375) heat oil. (I used 1/2 cup). Fry chicken strips, a few at a time, for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. (Sorry there is no picture of the frying. The grease was popping too much. I recommend a splatter shield if you have one! Mine was great!)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

2 cups water

3 Tbsp butter, cubed

1/2-1 tsp garlic powder (I used 1tsp)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3/4 cup milk

2 cups mashed potato flakes

In a large saucepan, combine the water, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes with a wisk.

I served this with steamed veggies. The girls loved this! But what's not to love about chicken strips??

 This recipe is courtesy of Taste of Home's, Simple and Delicious Magazine. I did modify the recipe to fit my taste better. 

From our family to yours. Hope you enjoy!