Best Crunchy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipes

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QUINOA CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS



Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers image

Chicken fingers are popular for kids but grown-ups will love this version adapted from The Skinny Chef, with added nutrition from the quinoa. For preparing the quinoa, see Recipe#16399 and Recipe#415970.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 3-inch long tenders (or buy chicken tenders)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cups cooked red quinoa or 2 cups white quinoa
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Spread out the quinoa on a piece of wax paper or aluminum foil. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the quinoa. With your fingertips, squeeze the quinoa and breadcrumbs together until the moisture of the quinoa is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt, garlic powder, pepper and paprika.
  • Place the egg whites in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken in the egg and then into the quinoa mixture.
  • Warm the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and reduce the heat to medium. Cook each side 5 minutes or until the crust begins to brown and the chicken is no longer translucent (turn once).
  • Transfer fingers to a plate and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.1, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 878.4, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 0.3, Protein 62.5

CRUNCHY QUINOA-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS



Crunchy Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Tenders image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs or egg whites
2 pounds chicken tenders, tendons trimmed if necessary
Olive oil, for frying
Ketchup and mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa on a clean kitchen towel and blot to remove any excess moisture. Transfer the quinoa to a shallow bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder and paprika. Stir to combine well.
  • In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Dip the chicken into the egg and then into the quinoa mixture, pressing evenly to coat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a thin coat of oil and working in batches, if necessary, cook the chicken tenders in a single layer until the quinoa is golden and the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate and serve with ketchup and mustard.

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