Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers PT40M https://img5.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1029/1e/8/993273/300x200x90.jpg Instead of batter-dipped, deep-fried nuggets, we coat chicken tenders in a seasoned almond and whole-wheat flour crust and then oven-fry them to perfection. With half the fat of standard breaded chicken tenders, you can enjoy to your (healthy) heart's content. 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound chicken tenders, (see Ingredient Note) 4 large egg whites 1½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil ⅛ tsp. freshly ground pepper ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. dry mustard ½ tsp. garlic powder 1½ tsp. paprika ¼ cup whole-wheat flour ½ cup sliced almonds Canola oil cooking spray

Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

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( By Ellie )

Instead of batter-dipped, deep-fried nuggets, we coat chicken tenders in a seasoned almond and whole-wheat flour crust and then oven-fry them to perfection. With half the fat of standard breaded chicken tenders, you can enjoy to your (healthy) heart's content.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 184 Kcal
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 40 Mins

02 Ingredients

- 1 pound chicken tenders, (see Ingredient Note)
- 4 large egg whites
- 1½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅛ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. dry mustard
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ cup whole-wheat flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- Canola oil cooking spray

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03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set a wire rack on the baking sheet and coat it with cooking spray.
Step 2

Place almonds, flour, paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until the almonds are finely chopped and the paprika is mixed throughout, about 1 minute. With the motor running, drizzle in oil; process until combined. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish.
Step 3

Whisk egg whites in a second shallow dish. Add chicken tenders and turn to coat. Transfer each tender to the almond mixture; turn to coat evenly. (Discard any remaining egg white and almond mixture.) Place the tenders on the prepared rack and coat with cooking spray; turn and spray the other side.
Step 4

Bake the chicken fingers until golden brown, crispy and no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 5

Ingredient note: Chicken tenders, virtually fat-free, are a strip of rib meat typically found attached to the underside of the chicken breast, but they can also be purchased separately. Four 1-ounce tenders will yield a 3-ounce cooked portion. Tenders are perfect for quick stir-fries, chicken satay or kid-friendly breaded “chicken fingers.”

04 Author

Ellie

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Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

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