Perfect Picnic Chicken

Lightly coating the chicken with a cornstarch mixture is a technique from Chinese cooking that yields juicy, tender pieces. This do-it-all chicken is perfect for dinner, a salad, a sandwich...or even a picnic!

This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.

Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 Tbs. + 1 Tbs. + 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs. smoked paprika
1 tsp. ground or crushed coriander
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1-1/2 lbs. chicken breast tenderloins

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 Tbs. oil with the cornstarch, lemon juice, paprika, coriander, cumin, salt, and 1 Tbs. water. Toss with the chicken to coat evenly, then allow to sit for 10 minutes.
In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbs. oil until shimmering. Sauté half the chicken until lightly browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a sheet pan or plate and let rest for 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining 1 Tbs. oil and chicken.