You Didn't Want to Eat Chicken McNuggets, Anyway
Photo credit: Epicurious
McDonald’s probably hoped to dispel fears about the questionable, pink-slime origins of its Chicken McNuggets by releasing a video detailing just how, exactly, the bite-sized vehicles for barbecue sauce slash excuses for a free toy are made. Some might say the company’s mission was not accomplished.
Who wouldn’t rather eat this version of chicken nuggets, which are breaded in Cheez-Its? Yes, Cheez-Its. That is a very good idea. In fact, that is brilliant territory. And it’s exactly what we have a hankering for tonight.
Lest this seem too low-brow, please note the heavy hand with freshly ground black pepper, good, honest butter, and—look!—a pound of spinach. Practically healthy.
Cheddar Chicken Tenders with Spinach
from Epicurious
ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups Cheez-It Cheddar crackers (3 oz)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 lb chicken tenders (not coated or cooked)
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (12- to 16-oz) bag baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt
directions
Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 475°F. Brush a large shallow baking pan with oil (2 tablespoons).
Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a wide shallow bowl and stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss tenders with mustard in a large bowl until coated, then dredge, 2 at a time, in cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Arrange tenders in 1 layer, without crowding, in oiled pan. Bake, turning over once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes total.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, then cook spinach, covered, turning with tongs, until spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then serve spinach with chicken.
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