Crispy Chicken Fingers
This fun and delicious recipe for crispy chicken fingers is filled with bone-healthy nutrients. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main course, we guarantee everyone — from grandchildren to grandparents and all those in between — will love them! Check out our blog for a printable version of this tasty recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn flakes cereal
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 lbs organic chicken breast, boneless and skinless
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a large resealable bag, combine the cereal, Parmesan, parsley (if using), paprika, and salt.
- Using a rolling pin, bottom of a pan, or your own creative method, crush into a coarse mixture.
- Whisk the egg whites and water in a shallow dish.
- Cut chicken into strips. Tip: Cut against the grain to increase tenderness.
- Dip your chicken in the egg whites, shaking off any excess. Coat in the cereal mixture by shaking in the bag, 1-2 tenders at a time.
- Arrange the tenders in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway. Serve with tzatziki dip!
Notes
This recipe can be frozen and baked at a later date. To freeze, arrange the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet then put them in the freezer until hard, around 1-2 hours. Transfer to a resealable freezer bag. They’ll keep for up to one month!
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 38gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 4mg
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