Breaded Chicken Tenders, Homemade Style

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Ingredients

½ lb chicken breast tenders ((or organic, free range chicken breast cut into pieces as desired))
1 egg ((organic, free range mixed with a pinch of salt))
1 tsp water
¼ tsp salt
½ cup breadcrumbs ((as needed- homemade, preferably))
⅛ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp thyme ((fresh or dried))
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese ((optional, grated))
4 Tbsp olive oil

1
Beat the egg with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp water in a bowl, in which the chicken will be dipped.
2
In a similar bowl, place some breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and thyme and mix well (add Parmesan to this if using).
3
Place the chicken on a plate nearby the beaten egg and begin dipping the chicken, one piece at a time into the egg.
4
Hold the chicken against the side of the bowl for a second or two to let the excess egg drain.
5
Next, dredge the chicken in the breadcrumbs and coat evenly.
6
Place on a tray, and repeat until all the chicken is coated.
7
Put the light olive oil into a frying pan, preferably non-stick and heat over medium high heat.
8
Place some chicken tenders into the pan when hot, and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked thoroughly, adding oil as needed. If in doubt, cut into a thicker piece to make sure it is no longer pink in the center.
9
Place on a paper towel lined plate, then place on serving plate or in a bowl.