PANKO CHICKEN WITH FRESH MARINARA

Panko Chicken with Fresh Marinara image

We're giving your hometown restaurant a run for their money with these crispy, crunchy tenders served with a chunky homemade sauce. Remember this recipe; it makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer, too! -Allison Paton, Scarborough, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash salt and pepper
1 pound chicken tenderloins
1/4 cup olive oil
MARINARA:
6 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
8 medium fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the marinara ingredients; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.