Panko-Crusted Oven-'Fried' Chicken
with buttered corn, peas, and spinach

Name: Panko-Crusted Oven-'Fried' Chicken
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 1 Eggs; 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1 Tbsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/2 Onions, small, diced; 2 Tbsp Butter; 1 1/2 cups Corn kernels; 1 1/2 cups Peas; 5 oz Baby spinach; 1/4 cup Cream (opt); 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 Limes, juice of

Active: 25 min Total: 30 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

I love fried chicken, but it's not the most weeknight (or waist) friendly dish. Our healthier, baked in the oven version is quick, tasty, and healthier. Enjoyed with a creamy side dish, you'll still have plenty to indulge in!
Smarts: Shake 'n bake is easy to scale, so cook extra and just freeze for easy after-school snacks or salad and wrap fillings.

Ingredients

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Panko-Crusted Oven-'Fried' Chicken:

Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 1 1/4 lb
Eggs - 1
Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup
Paprika - 1 Tbsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp

Buttered Corn, Peas, Spinach:

Garlic - 2 cloves , minced
Onions, small - 1/2 , diced
Butter - 2 Tbsp
Corn kernels - 1 1/2 cups
Peas - 1 1/2 cups
Baby spinach - 5 oz
Cream (opt) - 1/4 cup
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
Limes - 1/2 , juice of

Prep

Chicken breasts - Slice into strips. Season with some salt and pepper and tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
Garlic / Onions - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
Prep breading stations - In one bowl or container, whisk eggs with some salt and pepper. Combine panko, paprika, salt, and pepper in a container with a lid or Ziploc bag.

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Make

Heat oven to 375F / 190C degrees.
Dip chicken into eggs and then toss into panko mixture. Cover with lid or zip bag and shake until panko coats chicken. Brush sheet pan with some oil and spread chicken out onto sheet pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken is done and golden.
While chicken is baking, heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add butter and then garlic and onions to melted butter with a sprinkle of salt. Saute until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Next fold in corn and peas and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until everything is warmed through.
Fold in spinach with cream, salt, and pepper. Finish with lime juice, and season to taste with more s&p as needed.
Enjoy chicken with your buttered side! (If the chicken feels a bit dry, just coat it in your side.)

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