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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Nutrition: 375 calories, 23 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 28 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fiber.