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Health Care by Food
Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Saturated Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrate | Fiber | Added Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Tenders | 280 | 30g | 2g | 360mg | 6g | 3g | 0g |
Baked instead of deep-fried, these chicken tenders are a healthy alternative to typical breaded tenders. The almost-crust provides just as much flavor with the added benefit of unsaturated fats, fiber, and antioxidants like vitamin E that help reduce the risk of cancer.
Ingredients
1¼ cup almonds
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs beaten
2 pounds, thin-sliced chicken breast halves (cut in half) or chicken tenders
Preparation
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before you begin cooking; be sure to re-wash hands after handling raw chicken.
Preheat oven to 375˚ F.
In food processor, pulse almonds until finely ground into an almond meal.
Mix the almond meal together with garlic, paprika, dried mustard, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
Dredge each piece of chicken in egg and coat with almond spice mixture.
Place pieces on a baking lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. (Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚ F)