Almond-Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders

Almond-Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders

Nuts like almonds contain heart-healthy unsaturated fats, fiber and vitamin E, and are known for their antioxidant properties.

CAL/SERV :

220

PREP TIME :

N/A

YIELDS :

8 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

N/A

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/4 cup almonds
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. dried mustard
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 lbs. thin-sliced chicken breast halves (cut in half) or chicken tenders

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground into an almond meal.
  3. Mix the almond meal together with garlic, paprika, dried mustard, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
  4. Dredge each piece of chicken in egg and coat with almond spice mixture.
  5. Place pieces on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition (per serving):

220 calories, 10 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 28 g protein, 430 mg sodium.

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research