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Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers

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Ingredients

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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

Nutritional information

651.1
Calories
162 g
Calories From Fat
18 g
Total Fat
2.9 g
Saturated Fat
145.3 mg
Cholesterol
878.4 mg
Sodium
57.1 g
Carbs
6.8 g
Dietary Fiber
0.3 g
Sugars
62.5 g
Protein
340g
Serving Size

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Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers

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    Can these chicken fingers be baked instead of fried

    • 40 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers, 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 , Can these chicken fingers be baked instead of fried, I will try this using quinoa flakes and bake instead That will save cooking whole quinoa??


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    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.

    2
    Done

    Sprinkle the Chicken With Salt, Garlic Powder, Pepper and Paprika.

    3
    Done

    Place the Egg Whites in a Shallow Bowl. Dip the Chicken in the Egg and Then Into the Quinoa Mixture.

    4
    Done

    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).

    5
    Done

    Transfer Fingers to a Plate and Serve Immediately.

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