Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 498.1
  • Total Fat: 31.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 46.3 mg
  • Sodium: 923.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 27.4 g

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Introduction

Adapted from a Weight Watchers recipe for baked chicken fingers. These are great with honey mustard for dipping, and also great in a chef salad. Adapted from a Weight Watchers recipe for baked chicken fingers. These are great with honey mustard for dipping, and also great in a chef salad.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 large egg
    1 tsp lemon juice
    1 tsp cornstarch
    1 cup breadcrumbs
    1 cup very finely chopped pecans
    3/4 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp dried oregano
    1/2 tsp dried thyme
    1/2 tsp paprika
    1/4 tsp ground red pepper(optional)
    1/4 tsp ground black pepper
    1 pound chicken breast tenders
    2 tbsp extra light olive oil for sauteeing

Directions

1) Combine 1st 3 ingredients in a shallow dish such as a pie plate; stir well. Combine breadcrumbs & next 7 ingredients in another shallow dish.

2) Dip chicken tenders in egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to coat.

3) Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sautee chicken tenders until well browned on both sides, & no longer pink in the middle.

4) Serve with honey mustard or favorite dipping sauce.

Serving Size: Approx. 2 tenders per serving

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DSSCHINNER.