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Quinoa-Panko Crusted Chicken Tenders

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Chicken, Entree
Keyword: chicken, panko, quinoa
Servings: 4
Calories:
Author: NicholeL

Ingredients

  • 1 package chicken tenders
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup quinoa cooked and cooled slightly
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire cooling rack on top. Spray with rack with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs with a little bit of water. In another shallow dish, combine the quinoa, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Dip each chicken tender into the eggs and then into the quinoa-panko mixture. Coat on both sides and then place on the prepared wire rack. Repeat with remaining chicken tenders.
  • 4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with your desired dipping sauce.

Notes

Adapted from: The Eat-Clean Diet