Making chicken tenders, nuggets, and other chicken pieces delicious is a cinch. Add a little salt and pepper, dip them in an egg-and-milk mixture, dredge them in bread crumbs, and fry. However, with so many tasty variations on this classic dish available, you might want to take your chicken recipes to the next level. Homemade bread crumbs are an excellent way to do just that. Fortunately, making your own bread crumbs is easy and takes almost no time at all once you have the ingredients on hand. You can store fresh or frozen bread cubes in the freezer for later use. The only downside is the cost of buying a loaf of day-old or frozen garlic bread specifically for this purpose; however, it’s worth it. Here are some ideas for using homemade crumbs in your favorite chicken dishes:
Chicken Tenders with Fresh Bread Crumbs
If you’re using fresh crumbs, simply cube the bread and blend it in a food processor with the garlic and any other desired spices. If you would prefer to use frozen crumbs, cube the bread, transfer it to a large freezer-safe bag, and place it in the freezer. Once it’s frozen, remove it from the bag and place the cubes in a food processor. To make fresh chicken tenders, cut the desired amount of chicken breasts into 1-inch-wide strips. Dip the chicken strips into an egg-and-milk mixture, and then dredge them in the bread crumbs. Fry the strips until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked through. Substitute fresh bread crumbs and use the same process to make chicken nuggets.
Chicken Nuggets with Frozen Bread Crumbs
If you’re using fresh crumbs, simply cube the bread and blend it in a food processor with the garlic and any other desired spices. If you would prefer to use frozen crumbs, cube the bread and transfer it to a large freezer-safe bag. Place the bag in the freezer until the bread cubes are frozen. Remove the bag from the freezer, break open the frozen cubes, and place them in a food processor. To make fresh chicken nuggets, cut the desired amount of chicken breasts into 1-inch-wide strips. Dip the chicken strips into an egg-and-milk mixture, and then dredge them in the frozen bread crumbs. Fry the strips until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked through. Substitute frozen bread crumbs and use the same process to make chicken tenders.
Chicken Schnitzel with Dried Bread Crumbs
Dried bread crumbs are perfect for making chicken schnitzel. Simply cube the bread and place it in a food processor with the garlic and any other desired spices. For dried bread crumbs, process the cubes for about 30 seconds, or until the crumbs have just the right consistency. To make chicken schnitzel, cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch-wide strips. Dip the chicken strips into an egg-and-milk mixture, and then dredge them in the dried bread crumbs. Fry the strips until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked through. Substitute dried bread crumbs and use the same process to make breaded chicken cutlets.
Crispy Baked Chicken with Dry Bread Crubs
Dried bread crumbs are perfect for making crispy baked chicken. Simply cube the bread and place it in a food processor with the garlic and any other desired spices. For dried bread crumbs, process the cubes for about 30 seconds, or until the crumbs have just the right consistency. To make baked chicken, coat the desired amount of chicken breasts with a mixture of melted butter, salt, and pepper. Transfer the bread crumbs to a shallow dish and roll the chicken breasts in the crumbs until they are well-coated. Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the chicken until it is golden brown and thoroughly cooked through.
Conclusion
Homemade bread crumbs are an excellent way to elevate your favorite chicken dishes. Whether you prefer fresh or dried crumbs, you can easily customize the taste and texture of your chicken recipes. Whether you make tenders, nuggets, or cutlets, or prefer to bake or fry them, these bread crumbs are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
