| Planning for a picnic can be a daunting task, especially | | | | prefer honey mustard and BBQ sauce, but ranch, |
| if you are preparing for a lot of people, or maybe | | | | ketchup, Dijon mustard, and other sauces are also |
| hosting people you do not know very well. In any case, | | | | used. For best results, bring several and let your guests |
| it is important to prepare food that is pleasing to as | | | | sample them all! |
| many of your guests as possible, so that everyone | | | | Picnic Food Ideas: Sesame Chicken |
| enjoys your picnic - and good food is what makes a | | | | With this recipe, we move away from the traditional |
| good picnic possible. Chicken is a fantastic choice for | | | | chicken tender to the more exotic sesame chicken |
| just about any picnic because it can be prepared in a | | | | dish. For this recipe, you will need: |
| variety of ways. The two picnic food ideas for chicken | | | | 2 chicken breasts (whole and boneless) |
| below will use this perfect poultry solution in two | | | | 2 tablespoons of soy sauce |
| different yet equally delicious ways. | | | | 1 1/4 tablespoon of cooking wine |
| Picnic Food Ideas: Fried Chicken Tenders | | | | 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil |
| Ah, chicken tenders. These are tasty, simple to make, | | | | 2 tablespoons of white flour |
| easy to eat, and palatable to just about anyone. Plus, | | | | 2 tablespoons of water |
| you can eat them with a wide variety of dipping | | | | 2 1/4 tablespoons of corn starch |
| sauces to please any guest you host at your picnic. | | | | 1 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil |
| To make these chicken tenders, you will need the | | | | Take all of these ingredients except for the chicken |
| following ingredients: | | | | and mix them together. Cut your chicken into small |
| 1 1/4 cup of flour | | | | chunks and let your chicken marinate in this solution for |
| 2 cups of Italian bread crumbs | | | | two hours. Then, gather these ingredients: |
| 2 beaten eggs | | | | 1/2 cup of water |
| 2 quarts of peanut oil (can use canola instead) | | | | 1/8 cup of vinegar (white)a |
| 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper | | | | 1/4 cup of corn starch |
| 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder | | | | 3/4 cup of chicken broth |
| Salt | | | | 2 tablespoons of soy sauce |
| Black pepper | | | | 2 ¼ tablespoons of sesame oil |
| Two dozen chicken tenderloins | | | | 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds (toasted) |
| 2 tablespoons of water | | | | 1 minced clove of garlic |
| To make, take a bowl or baking dish and put the flour | | | | 1/2 tablespoon of cayenne pepper |
| in it. In another dish, place the breadcrumbs and mix | | | | Peanut oil for frying |
| them with both types of pepper and a dash of salt. In | | | | Take your chicken pieces and deep-fry them in the |
| another small bowl, mix the eggs and water together. | | | | peanut oil. While you are doing this, add the above |
| Then, take each tenderloin and dip it in the flour, then | | | | ingredients together and bring to a boil. Then, reduce |
| the eggs, and then the bread crumbs. After each has | | | | the heat and let it simmer while stirring occasionally. |
| been dipped, take your peanut oil (it tastes the best, in | | | | When your chicken has turned a nice golden-brown |
| my opinion) and heat it in a fryer to about 375 degrees | | | | color, remove and drain the pieces on a paper towel. |
| Fahrenheit. Fry your chicken about 4 at a time until the | | | | Bring the sauce up to a boil for about 10 seconds, then |
| crush is golden brown in color. Drain on a paper towel. | | | | add a handful of sesame seeds and pour over the |
| For dipping sauces, you can use anything you wish. I | | | | chicken. |