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Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Delicious Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders that combine crunchy almonds and tender chicken for a healthy, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup honey mustard (for serving)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into strips and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In one bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and almonds.
  4. Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the almond-panko mix.
  5. Arrange the coated strips on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve hot with honey mustard drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different nuts or spices for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, reheating to maintain crispiness.

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