Crispy Chicken Fingers with Tomato Relish

Category: Quick and Easy Meals

These chicken fingers are a tasty and healthier version of the ready made chicken fingers and dippers that you can buy. They are deliciously moist and are perfect for a healthy dinner when served with a salad. Children really enjoy making and eating them.

Servings

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, deseeded and finley chopped ¼ small red onion, peeled and very finely chopped 1tbsp olive oil 1tbsp finely shreeded fresh basil salt and freshly ground black pepper 115g fresh white breadcumbs 25g Cheddar, finely grated 25g Parmesan, finely grated 4 small skinless and boneless chicken breast 2tbsp plain flour 1 large egg, beaten Olive oil for drizzling

Method

In a medium sized bowl mix together the tomatoes, red onion, oil, basil and sesoning for the relish. cover and set aside. Preheat the oven to 190°C/Gas Mark 5. In a shallow dish combine the breadcrumbs, cheeses and seasoning. Set aside. Cut each chicken breast into 4 -5 long thin strips lenghtwise. Place the chicken in a clean freezer bag with the flour and seasoning and shake together until chicken is well coated. Place the egg in a shallow dish then dip the chicken strips into the egg until well coated then shake off any excess. Dip the egg coated chicken strips into the breadcrumb mixture and toss together until well coated. Place chicken strips on a lightly greased baking tray and drizzle over a little extra oil. Cook in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes turning over halfway through cooking until well cooked, golden brown and crispy. Serve immidiately with the tomato relish and salad. Cook's tip The fresh salsa is delicious but if you are pushed for time you can use a bought salsa or dip. PER SERVING 358 Kcals, fat 14g, saturated fat 4.6g, salt 0.9, carbohydrate 27.1g, sugar 5.8g, fibre 2.3g