Cauliflower Crumbed Chicken

Serves: 6 (makes 12 tenderloins)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes

1 serves per portion

Recipe courtesy of Fiona McKenzie, Brisbane City Nights Branch

Ingredients:
  • ¼ cauliflower head, trimmed, finely grated
  • 10 sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 10 mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 60g Dutch, edam or gouda cheese, grated
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 12 skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 2 cups garden salad
Method:
  1. PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Line tray with baking paper.
  2. COMBINE the cauliflower, sage, mint and cheese in a medium sized bowl, it should resemble a fine crumb.
  3. POUR the beaten egg into a shallow dish, coat each tenderloin in egg before coating with the cauliflower and herb crumb.
  4. PLACE each piece of crumbed chicken on the baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, turning and return to oven for further 10-15 minutes. Test a piece in the thickest part of the chicken, when cooked the flesh is white and juice is clear.
  5. SERVE with garden salad.
What's Great About It:

The cauliflower and herb crumb is tasty, light and full of flavour. Swapping breadcrumbs for a cauliflower crumb is also a great way to get added veggies into your day! Serve with brown rice and a garden salad for a delicious summer meal.