PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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These baked chicken tenders are super crispy and healthier than fried! The cayenne pepper gives them just enough spice.

Provided by emwoods

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 38m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

vegetable cooking spray
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons water
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
¾ cup ground pecans
2 tablespoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken tenders

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a wire rack with cooking spray and set on top of a baking sheet.
  • Pour flour into a wide bowl.
  • Whisk egg whites with water in a separate bowl until foamy.
  • Mix saltine crackers, pecans, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.
  • Dredge chicken tenders in flour, dip in egg whites, then coat with cracker mixture. Arrange on the wire rack. Spray chicken tenders lightly with cooking spray; flip and spray the second side.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until crisp, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 572.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Rai Zaman
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I thought these chicken tenders were delicious! The pecan crust was a nice twist on the classic chicken tender.


Ahnijka Bellamy
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These chicken tenders were a little too dry for my taste.


Lisa Hampson
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Easy and delicious! I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jenna Ramsey
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These chicken tenders were a hit with my family! The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and tender.


Asadul Huq
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Not a fan of pecans, but these chicken tenders were still really good. The chicken was juicy and tender.


Analeigh O'Sullivan
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The pecan crust on these chicken tenders was so flavorful and crispy. I loved the sweet and savory flavor.


Mojahid Akela
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These chicken tenders were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Md Minhas miya Md Minhas miya
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken tenders, but these were really good. The pecan crust was amazing!


Chakar Dhami
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These chicken tenders were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Irham Zaki
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I thought these chicken tenders were delicious! The pecan crust was a nice twist on the classic chicken tender.


Asfa Asad
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Meh. These chicken tenders were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


Aman Udass
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The pecan crust on these chicken tenders was so flavorful and crispy. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.


Ranw Kadhim
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These chicken tenders were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Ravikumar korika
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


MOHAMED K DABOH
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I made these chicken tenders for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Vash Karls
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These chicken tenders were a little dry, but the pecan crust was tasty.


Letshego Letooane
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Not a fan. The pecan crust was too sweet for my taste.


Ini Lazarus
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The pecan crust on these chicken tenders was amazing! I loved the sweet and savory flavor. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.


Ashlyn Ortega
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Easy and delicious! I used almond flour instead of pecans and it turned out great.


Christa Hutchins
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These pecan crusted chicken tenders were a hit with my family! The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.