CRUNCHY QUINOA-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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Crunchy Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Tenders image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs
2 pounds chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips
Olive oil, for cooking
Lemon Yogurt Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
Roasted Cauliflower, recipe follows
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups cauliflower cut into florets (yellow, purple, white and green)
2 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Pour the quinoa onto a towel and blot to remove any excess moisture.
  • Combine quinoa, breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder and paprika in a shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs together in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken into the egg, and then into the quinoa mixture, pressing evenly to coat.
  • Add a thin coat of olive oil to large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook until quinoa is golden and chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Serve with lemon yogurt dipping sauce and roasted cauliflower on the side.
  • Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, garlic powder and salt in a bowl and mix well.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place cauliflower on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt. Bake until golden, 35 to 40 minutes.

Foridul Islan
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These chicken tenders were delicious! I love the combination of quinoa and chicken. The quinoa crust was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Favour Moris
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The quinoa crust was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and tender. I would definitely make these again.


Irha Jan
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These chicken tenders were a great way to use up some leftover quinoa. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fidzani Gaobone
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I made these chicken tenders for my kids and they loved them! They were easy to make and they turned out perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Marinette cheng
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These chicken tenders were a bit too bland for my taste. I think they would have been better with a more flavorful marinade or sauce.


Evans Darkey
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I love this recipe! The chicken tenders are always crispy and juicy, and the quinoa crust adds a nice touch of flavor. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively healthy.


sally rose
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These chicken tenders were good, but not great. The quinoa crust was a bit too dry for my taste, and the chicken was a little overcooked. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Habtamu Gossa
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I wasn't sure how the quinoa crust would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was crispy and flavorful, and it really complemented the chicken. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Current Hridoy
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These chicken tenders are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the crunchy quinoa crust and the tender, juicy chicken inside. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Dennis Karanja
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I made these chicken tenders for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Surigaonon
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These chicken tenders were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the quinoa crust added a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be making these again.