Who would guess that chicken and walnuts is quite the nutrition-powered combo. Poultry provides high-quality protein as well as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 essential for brain health. Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, giving both a brain and heart boost. The walnut- based coating adds richness to this light breading keeping the chicken moist and delicious.
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Tasty Walnut Crusted Tenders
Brain-boosting foods – chicken, walnuts, and 100% whole wheat bread
Brain-boosting nutrients – iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 slices 100% whole-wheat bread, dried • 1⁄2 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• About 1 pound chicken breast tenders • 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
PROCESS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a food processor or blender, combine bread, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Process until fine breadcrumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl until mixed
- Dip each chicken tender into egg mixture, let excess drip off, and then dip into crumb mixture, covering tenders completely.
- Place tenders side-by-side in a baking dish sprayed with cooking oil. Place in oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
Nutrition: 375 calories, 23 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 28 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fiber.
Servings 4; Serving size – 3 ounces
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[…] Walnut Crusted Chicken Tenders – Who would guess that chicken and walnuts is quite the nutrition-powered combo? Poultry provides high-quality protein as well as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 essential for brain health. Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, giving both a brain and heart boost. The walnut- based coating adds richness to this light breading keeping the chicken moist and delicious. […]