Crunchy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Tenders

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    285 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Crunchy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Tenders

I love using quinoa for these Crunchy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Tenders because I can serve them to so many people, and they come out with a beautiful crunchy crust that is totally satisfying.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 pounds chicken tenders, remove white stringy tendon
  • 2 large eggs or egg whites
  • olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Pour the quinoa onto a towel and blot to remove any excess moisture. Place in a shallow bowl. 
  2. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, and paprika to the quinoa. Stir to combine well. 
  3. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. 
  4. 4. Dip the chicken into the egg and then into the quinoa mixture pressing evenly to coat.*
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add a thin coat of oil and pan sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until quinoa is golden.
  6. * To freeze the chicken fingers before cooking, place coated chicken fingers on parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours. Place in labeled zipper bags and freeze until to 4 months. When ready to cook place a few fingers in the refrigerator for 4-12 hours to defrost and then cook as directed in step 5. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 151mg (50%) Sodium 653mg (27%) Potassium 682mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 168IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 653mg 27%
Potassium 682mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 168IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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