Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders
Succulent chicken strips with a crunchy almond coating, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup almonds, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine chopped almonds and bread crumbs in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then dredge in the almond-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the coated chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Bake the chicken tenders on a baking sheet for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad or dipping sauces like barbecue, honey mustard, or spicy aioli. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg