Description
Enjoy these Crispy Baked Breaded Marmite Chicken Dippers, a flavorful twist on classic chicken dippers using Marmite-infused breadcrumbs for an umami-packed crunch. These chicken strips are coated in a creamy batter, baked to golden perfection, and perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Breadcrumbs
- 400 g Stale Bread
- 4 tbsp Marmite
Chicken and Coating
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 4 tbsp Plain White Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) so it reaches the perfect temperature while you prepare your ingredients.
- Make Marmite breadcrumbs: Place the stale bread into a blender and blend until it forms fine breadcrumbs. Add the Marmite to the blender and mix again until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated with the Marmite flavor.
- Toast the breadcrumbs: Spread the Marmite-coated breadcrumbs in a thin, even layer on a large baking tray. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs turn crispy and golden, then transfer them to a separate bowl.
- Prepare the chicken: Place each chicken breast, one at a time, inside a plastic food bag. Flatten the chicken using a rolling pin to an even thickness, then slice each flattened breast into strips.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the plain white flour, eggs, and mayonnaise until you have a smooth batter that will coat the chicken strips evenly.
- Bread the chicken strips: Dip each chicken strip into the batter, coating it thoroughly. Allow any excess batter to drip off, then transfer the strip to the bowl of toasted Marmite breadcrumbs. Spoon breadcrumbs over the chicken and gently press to adhere the coating well.
- Arrange for baking: Lay the breaded chicken strips in a single layer on a lined baking tray, ensuring there is space between each piece for even cooking.
- Bake the chicken dippers: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Flip the strips halfway through baking to ensure both sides become golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Once baked to crispy perfection, serve the Marmite chicken dippers immediately with a cheesy dip or your favorite sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use stale bread for the best breadcrumbs; fresh bread may result in soggy coating.
- Flattening the chicken strips helps them cook evenly and quickly in the oven.
- Press the breadcrumbs gently but firmly to help them stick well to the batter.
- Flipping halfway through baking ensures a uniformly crispy texture on both sides.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch; leftovers may lose crispness.
