Parmesan Oat Crusted Chicken Fingers

wolfpack77
wolfpack77 Posts: 655
This is a great substitute for shake n bake type chicken thats made with oats, parmesan cheese and some spices. You can bake it or pan braise it (my preferred method). For best results, cut the chicken into long thin strips. You will need a food processor or blender to combine the ingredients.

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 c. olive oil
2-3 large chicken breasts, cut into strips

Steps:

Put the olive oil in a shallow pan or dish. Cut the chicken and put into the oil and make sure its covered evenly. Set aside.

Combine the oats, parmesan cheese, garlic and spices into the processor and grind up until its like a slightly coarse powder. Take the chicken out of the oil and put it into the breading, covering it thoroughly.

Cover the inside of a shallow baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Pan braising method:

Thoroughly cover a frying pan with non-stick cooking spray and pre-heat it to a medium/low setting. Put the breaded chicken in the pan and cover. Cook 5 minutes covered, then flip. Cover and cook for additional 3-4 minutes (depending on how thick your cuts are). Breading should be slightly browned and chicken moist but cooked (165 degree internal temp).

Enjoy.
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  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    I didn't know you could cook! Thanks for sharing, sounds yummm :)
  • wolfpack77
    wolfpack77 Posts: 655
    I didn't know you could cook! Thanks for sharing, sounds yummm :)

    I live alone. Who else is going to do it? lol

    You should also try this one:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/970539-slow-cooked-pineapple-chicken-w-veggies?hl=pineapple+chicken
  • FakingFitness
    FakingFitness Posts: 325 Member
    This sounds great!

    Maybe now that I made a comment, I'll be able to find the post next week, when I want to try it.

    Thanks for sharing. :)
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    Thank you!
  • lcchrt
    lcchrt Posts: 234 Member
    I'm impressed... that looks delicious!!
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    YUM:love::love: :love: :love:
  • FakingFitness
    FakingFitness Posts: 325 Member
    I had to stop back and let you know. I made your chicken recipe tonight.
    It was fantastic!
    We will definitely be adding this to our regular menu.

    Thanks again, for sharing!
  • DankaCibulka
    DankaCibulka Posts: 91 Member
    bump
  • baileysmom4
    baileysmom4 Posts: 242 Member
    doesn't it get soggy braising it? I would think covering it would build up steam and it would get soggy? The crust sounds great though!
  • :happy:
  • FakingFitness
    FakingFitness Posts: 325 Member
    doesn't it get soggy braising it? I would think covering it would build up steam and it would get soggy? The crust sounds great though!

    Mine was nice and crispy and tasty.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,963 Member
    Great idea about using the food processor to get the oatmeal to a crumblike texture. Sounds delish. I am going to try this, but might try to cut down on oil by dredging in buttermilk or yoghurt instead of oil before coating in the crumbs. Will then spray some olive oil onto the chicken before baking.

    I am going to steal the idea of the food processor for a similar recipe I use that coats the chicken in quinoa flakes.
  • roman109
    roman109 Posts: 62
    Gluten free if GF oats are used:smile:
  • Hi, newbie here!!, did you work out the calories for this?
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    Oooh bump, sounds good. I wonder if these would still be nice reheated next day ?
  • FakingFitness
    FakingFitness Posts: 325 Member
    Hi, newbie here!!, did you work out the calories for this?

    Nearest I could figure (without working to hard) is 6 0z. is about 250.
    Oooh bump, sounds good. I wonder if these would still be nice reheated next day ?

    They are... I made a huge batch and ate them as leftovers 3 times.
  • tishtash77
    tishtash77 Posts: 430 Member
    bump
  • gombolyu
    gombolyu Posts: 136 Member
    Thank you.:) I am going to try this today with some fish insted of chiken.
  • clairabellle
    clairabellle Posts: 332 Member
    Bump
  • Thank you. I don't have a food processor but need to get one because I try to make lima bean hummus in my blender and
    it's not so easy. I like the looks of your recipe and may try it. I like how MFP calculates everything for the recipes entered.

    Take care.
  • 79kimmy
    79kimmy Posts: 45 Member
    Bump
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    caleries????????
    sounds great
  • kristiinarobinson
    kristiinarobinson Posts: 8 Member
    Bump thanks!
  • fayeriston
    fayeriston Posts: 21 Member
    Bump for later
  • mickeyullrich
    mickeyullrich Posts: 156 Member
    Bump for later!
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    Bump - thanks :)
  • taycheese
    taycheese Posts: 87 Member
    I can't wait to try this, sounds yummy.
  • MissPatty584
    MissPatty584 Posts: 155 Member
    bump
  • kellegg22
    kellegg22 Posts: 53 Member
    bump!
  • Sounds good. Thanks!