OATMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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Baked, not fried. Serve with bbq sauce, honey mustard dressing or light ranch dressing for dipping. Change herb to your tastes. Oregano or dried basil work.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb chicken breast tenders
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Place oats in a food processor, and process for 20 seconds or until coarsely ground. Add cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pulse to combine, and place in a shallow bowl.
  • Place each chicken breast tender between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Coat both sides of tenders with cooking spray; dredge tenders in oat mixture.
  • Place tenders on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until browned.
  • Serve with dressings for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.5, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 710.3, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 34

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