QUINOA CRUSTED CHICKEN FINGERS

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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

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