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Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Published October 26, 2019
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A plate with several pieces of crispy almond chicken tenders, garnished with a yellow dipping sauce. A smaller bowl of the dipping sauce is to the side, and a napkin is partially visible next to the plate. Another partially visible plate is in the background. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published October 26, 2019
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Active time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes

Crunchy, almond-coated chicken tenders with a tasty dip are a crowd pleaser, no matter your age. Even more, you won’t feel guilty (or greasy) after eating these light, nutty chicken strips, with a grown-up, pesto-inspired Greek yogurt and carrot dip.

Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (70g) sliced almonds
  • 8 ounces (225g) boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup (128g) carrot, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup (8g) fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) 0% plain Greek yogurt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC), and coat a large sheet pan with olive oil spray. Place the almond slices in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the almonds are coarsely ground but still chunky. Transfer to a medium bowl. Slice the chicken breast into 6 long slices, then place them on their sides and slice again into 12 long strips; reserve. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white and Dijon mustard. Dip the chicken strips into the egg white mixture, then dredge in the almonds, placing each strip on the prepared sheet pan leaving space between strips.

Bake the chicken strips for 7 minutes, then flip with a spatula, and bake for 7 minutes longer. Cool on a rack.

While the chicken bakes, steam the carrot pieces and garlic for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Let cool slightly.

Place the basil, carrots, garlic and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor bowl and process until finely ground, scraping down and repeating until smooth. Add the yogurt and process until very smooth and well-combined.

Serves: 2 | Serving size: 6 strips and 1/2 cup dip

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 366; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 59mg; Sodium: 474mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 38g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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