Steirischer Backhendlsalat (Crispy Styrian Chicken Strips over Pumpkin-Seed Oil Potato Salad) – Authentic Austria Recipe
Graz culinary icon pairing golden crispy chicken with warm potato salad dressed in nutty emerald pumpkin-seed oil.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇹 Austria (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Golden breaded chicken tenderloins, Warm waxy potato salad, Lamb’s lettuce and cherry tomatoes, Styrian roasted pumpkin seed oil, Apple cider vinegar
Ingredients for Steirischer Backhendlsalat (Crispy Styrian Chicken Strips over Pumpkin-Seed Oil Potato Salad) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden breaded chicken tenderloins, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups warm waxy potato salad, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup lamb’s lettuce and cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Styrian roasted pumpkin seed oil
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Austria seasoning (apple cider vinegar, mustard, chives)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and Styrian roasted pumpkin seed oil for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add golden breaded chicken tenderloins and warm waxy potato salad along with apple cider vinegar, mustard, chives, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with lamb’s lettuce and cherry tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.