Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

 * 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
 * 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as thyme, tarragon, rosemary (optional)
 * salt and freshly ground black pepper
 * 500 g. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
 * ¼ cup vinaigrette, or black olive paste
 * oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) You can make bread crumbs at home by whirring the fresh bread in the food processor.
 * 2) Season with the herbs, if using, and salt and pepper to taste.
 * 3) Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and cut the chicken into strips about 2 inches long and ½ inch wide.
 * 4) Place the chicken in a bowl.
 * 5) Pour the vinaigrette over the chicken pieces.
 * 6) With your hands, rub the vinaigrette into the chicken to make the crumbs stick to the chicken.
 * 7) Sprinkle the seasoned bread crumbs over the pieces and toss to coat.
 * 8) The coating won't be evenly distributed but it really doesn't matter.
 * 9) Heat enough oil just to cover the base of the pan over medium heat until shimmering.
 * 10) Add the chicken pieces and sauté, without moving them, until the crumbs look golden, about 1 minute.
 * 11) With tongs, turn the pieces over and sauté the second side until golden, about 3 minutes.
 * 12) Reduce the heat to low and continue to sauté, turning the pieces frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.