Sunday, June 8, 2014

MAIN DISH: ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS(click here to print)

ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS



cooking spray
1/2 cup sliced almonds (or almond flour)

1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
1 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 eggs beaten
1 pound chicken tenders

Preheat oven to 475 F. Set a wire rack on a foiled lined baking sheet an coat with cooking spray.
Place almonds,  paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until the almonds are finely chopped. With the motor running, drizzle in oil; process until combined. Put beaten eggs in a shallow dish.  Add chicken tenders and turn to coat. Transfer each tender to the almond mixture; to to coat. Discard any remaining egg and almond mixture. Place the tender on the prepared rack and coat with cooking spray turn and spray the other side.
Bake the chicken finger until golden brown and crispy.  no longer pink in the middle. 20 to 25 minutes.

serves 4;   4g. carbs

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