This morning I was discussing with Steve my plans for tonight's dinner. I wanted to make squash stuffed with 100 different ingredients, bone marrow and toast, and a whole bunch of yummy ambitious things. Then Steve suggested that I should make something simple because simply prepared dishes can be even more delicious than the most extravagantly prepared... and it would mean we get to eat earlier ;)
After a whole work day of thinking of what can fulfill my appetite this evening I decided to take Steve's suggestion and made this simply made Fried Flat Chicken Breast and Opo Squash Noodles. Only two main ingredients!
Ingredient 1: Opo Squash
This is one squash I have never made before. I had to ask Steve what this squash he grabbed from the grocery store was. He called it an "Oobo" squash. The internet corrected us, it is actually Opo :P In tagalog the phrase "O Po" means "Yes Sir/Maam"...
While I was slicing the Opo, it texturally reminded me of a soft eggplant, especially with its white inner coloring. It would be a great substitute.
Ingredient 2: Chicken Breasts
I made a schnitzel-like chicken that was quick to prep and cook. I was very excited to finally use my new meat tenderizing hammer thing! .. instead of my canned goods...
The Recipes
Opo Noodles Recipe
Prep Time 5 Min
Cooking Time 20 Min
Ingredients
1 - Large Opo Squash
3 TBS - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tsp - Ground Oregano
2 Tsp - Garlic Powder
Directions
- Peel Squash an slice into noodle like strips
- Toss in squash and all ingredients in a baking dish
- Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes
Fried Flat Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: Varies
Ingredients
4 - chicken breasts
3 - Eggs
1/3 cup whipping cream or milk
4 cups - panko bread crumbs
1 TBS - Paprika
1 TBS - Garlic Powder
1 tsp - Ground Thyme
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Olive Oil for frying
Parmesan Cheese
Directions
- Beat eggs and whipping cream or milk together in a medium size bowl. Reserve.
- On a baking sheet, casserole dish, or plate combine panko bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, ground thyme, salt and pepper. Reserve.
- Filet chicken breasts in half so you have 8 pieces
- Pound flat with tenderizer hammer thing, or frying pan, or can good until about 1/8 of an inch thin or thinner.
- Soak chicken breasts in egg and milk mixture
- Then coat chicken in dry mixture
- Fry in pan filled with olive oil in medium high heat until golden brown
When plating grate meal with parmesan cheese.
