Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders

Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders

Expired almonds can still be used to create a delicious and crunchy coating for chicken tenders. This recipe ensures the chicken is cooked through to maintain food safety.

20
Prep Time (min)
20
Cook Time (min)
40
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup in shell almonds (expired but still safe to consume)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

In a food processor, blend the expired in shell almonds until finely ground.

3

In a shallow dish, combine the ground almonds, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

4

Dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg, then coat it in the almond mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.

5

Place the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the almond crust is golden and crispy.

7

Serve the almond crusted chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce.

8

Enjoy!

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