Recipes from the Heart – July 2015
On the third Monday of each month a crew from Red Shoe Cville – a local group of philanthropically minded individuals who volunteer their time and talents to the House – provides dinner for our families through our Meals from the Heart Program. While we love their enthusiasm, smiling faces and – of course- their red shoes, we have to be honest and say that what we really look forward to is their amazing food!
In June Red Shoe Cville President Brooke Jenkins was joined by Deana Nowell, Director of Catering and Convention Services at Omni Charlottesville Hotel, who cooked up an amazing meal of homemade chicken tenders, tater tots (Brooke’s specialty!) and a yummy cucumber salad. Deana’s chicken tenders were such a hit (and perfect for parents to heat up when they returned from the hospital later that night!) that we asked her to share her recipe. Lucky for us, this is one recipe that is as simple as it is delicious!
Meals from the Heart is a great opportunity for families, businesses and organizations of all sizes to get involved with the House and enjoy a unique volunteer and philanthropic experience, generating immediate impact on families with sick kids. For more information on how you can get involved visit https://rmhcharlottesville.org/provide-a-meal/ or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Ann Coffey at mcoffey@rmhcharlottesville.org
Homemade Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 can of plain or Italian style panko bread crumbs
1 package (about 1 1/4 lb) chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
Favorite dipping sauce
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. I added about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in pan.
In a shallow dish, beat egg. Place bread crumbs in a second shallow dish. Dip chicken into egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
Bake 20-30 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Serve with dipping sauce such as honey mustard, ketchup, ranch and bbq sauce.
