Breaded chicken breast with breadsticks

Name: Breaded chicken breast with breadsticks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken breast 1.1 lbs; Breadsticks water-based 7 oz; Rice flour 1 ¼ cup; Sparkling water cold 1.4 cups; Remilled durum wheat semolina 10 tbsp; Greek yogurt 0.8 cup; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Lemon juice 20; Fine salt to taste; Peanut seed oil 2 cups

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Benvenuto Family Restaurant

Okay, so you want to make some breaded chicken breast? Well, let me tell you, Italy does it in a super tasty way with crushed grissini—those Italian breadsticks you always see before dinner. Seriously good stuff. Instead of regular breadcrumbs, some Italians go for grissini to coat the chicken, making each bite extra crispy and way more exciting than your typical crispy chicken recipe. The result? A chunkier, more crunchy exterior that really stands out. For sure.

Kids, they really really love it because it reminds them of chicken nuggets. And you know what? Adults do too. It works great as both a starter or main course with sides like potatoes or a fresh salad. Using grissini isn’t just about taste—it's a nod to Italian creativity, showing how a simple ingredient can totally transform a classic dish. Some folks add a sprinkle of herbs or a touch of Parmigiano cheese to the grissini before pressing the chicken into it—giving a hint of that chicken parmesan vibe.

You end up with a piece of chicken that’s not only tender inside, but also so golden and crunchy on the outside. Honestly, it’s hard not to snack on a few pieces before serving. Italian breaded chicken like this feels a bit fancier than typical homemade chicken tenders. And yet, pretty simple to put together. The grissini really makes a difference, giving each bite a moist interior and a crispy shell you just don’t get with plain breadcrumbs or even panko.

Whether you serve these as part of an easy chicken dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, they're always a hit. Also, this kind of baked chicken cutlet recipe shows off how fun and flexible Italian cooking can be. I mean, turning simple ingredients into something everyone gets excited about? That's magic. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy a taste of Italy right at home—making any meal feel special and full of flavor. Really, what's not to love?

INGREDIENTS

Chicken breast 1.1 lbs (500 g)

for the breading: Breadsticks 7 oz (200 g) - water-based; Rice flour 1 ¼ cup (200 g); Sparkling water 1.4 cups (320 g) - cold; Remilled durum wheat semolina 10 tbsp (80 g)

for the yogurt sauce: Greek yogurt 0.8 cup (200 g); Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g); Lemon juice 20; Fine salt to taste

for frying: Peanut seed oil 2 cups (500 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Breaded chicken breast with breadsticks

To prepare the breaded chicken breast with breadsticks, first cut the chicken breast into strips 1 and then into large cubes about 1.18 inches 2 3.

Move on to the batter: in a bowl, pour the rice flour and cold sparkling water 4. Mix well with a whisk 5 until you get a smooth batter without lumps. Now, take the breadsticks and crush them by hand 6.

You should obtain a coarse breading 7. At this point, coat the chicken first in semolina 8 and then in the batter 9.

Remove any excess batter by lifting the chicken with a fork 10 and transfer it to the breadstick breading 11. Use your hands to fully coat it 12.

Continue this process until all chicken pieces are breaded 13. Heat the oil to a temperature of 338°F-356°F and immerse a few pieces at a time to avoid lowering the oil temperature. Turn them occasionally until they are golden brown; it will take about 8-10 minutes, depending on their size. Meanwhile, prepare the accompanying sauce: in a bowl, pour the Greek yogurt and oil 15.

Add a pinch of salt, lemon juice 16, and mix with a whisk 17 until you get a smooth and thick cream 18. Then transfer it to a serving bowl.

When the chicken is cooked and well golden, drain it on a tray lined with paper towels for frying 19. Season with salt 20 and immediately serve the breaded chicken breast with breadsticks along with the yogurt sauce 21!

Storage

We recommend consuming the breaded chicken breast with breadsticks immediately.

Alternatively, you can prepare them a few hours in advance and fry them when ready to serve. In the meantime, keep them well covered in the refrigerator.

Advice

If you're not a fan of yogurt sauce, you can also serve the chicken with other sauces, such as mayonnaise, ketchup, or even tomato sauce cooked for a few minutes!

If you wish, you can flavor the breadsticks with a mix of herbs or sweet paprika.

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