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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves or chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons bottled smoke
- 1 cup regular or panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Cheater Basic Dry Rub (page 45)
Method
- HEAT the oven to 450F.
- Lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- CUT each chicken breast half into 4 to 5 long, thin strips.
- (If youre using chicken tenders, they dont need to be cut up.)
- COMBINE the chicken, oil, and bottled smoke in a large bowl.
- Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- COMBINE the bread crumbs and dry rub in a shallow bowl and blend well.
- Coat each chicken piece in the breading and place it on the baking sheet.
- Do not crowd the pieces.
- Use two medium pans, if necessary.
- BAKE for 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and heat the broiler.
- Broil the chicken about 4 inches from the heat source until it is crisp and nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
- For a quick cheater chipotle ketchup, combine 1 cup ketchup with 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
