Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe

Name: Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 egg whites; 2 tablespoons water; 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed; 3/4 cup ground pecans; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken tenders

Servings: persons

vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons water
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
3/4 cup ground pecans
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken tenders

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.
2
Pour flour into a wide bowl.
3
Whisk egg whites with water in a separate bowl until foamy.
4
Mix saltine crackers, pecans, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.
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.
6
Roast in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until crisp, 18 to 20 minutes.

851

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 egg whites, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders 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.

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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