Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers Recipe

Name: Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil cooking spray; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 large egg whites; 1 pound chicken tenders

Servings: persons

Canola oil cooking spray
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large egg whites
1 pound chicken tenders

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1. Preheat oven to 475u00b0F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set a wire rack on the baking sheet and coat it with cooking spray.
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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.
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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.
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4. Bake the chicken fingers until golden brown, crispy and no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Nutrition
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Per serving: 174 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 66 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 27 g protein; 1 g fiber; 254 mg sodium; 76 mg potassium.
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Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (31% daily value).
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Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1/2 fat

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Canola oil cooking spray, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

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