Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 18 mins

Total: 38 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe

Ingredients

vegetable cooking spray

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 egg whites

2 tablespoons water

1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers

crushed

¾ cup ground pecans

2 tablespoons paprika

1 ½ teaspoons ground cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 pounds skinless

boneless chicken tenders

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a wire rack with cooking spray and set on top of a baking sheet.

Step 2

Pour flour into a wide bowl.

Step 3

Whisk egg whites with water in a separate bowl until foamy.

Step 4

Mix saltine crackers pecans paprika cayenne pepper salt and pepper together in a shallow bowl.

Step 5

Dredge chicken tenders in flour dip in egg whites then coat with cracker mixture. Arrange on the wire rack. Spray chicken tenders lightly with cooking spray; flip and spray the second side.

Step 6

Roast in the preheated oven turning once halfway through until crisp 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 354.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 39.7g 79%

Carbohydrates: 20.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 12g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 96.9mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 1071.6IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 25.1mg 193%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 46.7mcg 12%

Calcium: 40.9mg 4%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 53.2mg 19%

Potassium: 422.4mg 12%

Sodium: 572.7mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 108

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.