Who Doesn't LOVE Chicken Fingers?

Of course I have to share with the world one of the best recipes that I have tasted in a long time. The Almond Crusted Chicken Fingers, despite the obvious it is a great and healthy way to have "chicken nuggets". You are adding a little nuts to your diet and you know each and every ingredient that you are putting into your body and the belly's of your children, boyfriend, family and friends or who ever. I would not change much about this recipe and my family and I enjoy it. No more store bought chicken nuggets for me. And you all remember a few years back the whole "finger nugget" I am all set with that.

Almond Crusted Chicken Fingers Courtesy of EatingWell.com

Ingredients

Canola oil cooking spray
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 each egg whites (see Ingredient note)
1 pound chicken tenders (or 2-3 chicken breast cut)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Set a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet and coat with cooking spray.( You really don't need to do all that, a baking sheet is just fine)
   
2. Place almonds, flour, paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt and pepper in a food processor (r your blender); process until the almonds are finely chopped and the paprika is mixed throughout, about 1 minute (or until processed...lol). With the motor running, drizzle in oil (just a little); process until combined. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish.
3. Whisk egg whites in a second shallow dish. Add chicken tenders and turn to coat. (this part is messy) Transfer each tender to the almond mixture; turn to coat evenly. (Discard any remaining egg white and almond mixture.) Place the tenders on the prepared rack and coat with cooking spray; turn and spray the other side.
4. Bake the chicken fingers until golden brown, crispy and no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. The cook time varies depending on your oven so check on them at the 15 minute mark)

Nutritional Information

Serving Per Recipe: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 147.0
Total Fat 4.0g
Saturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 49.0mg
Total Carbs 4.0g
Dietary Fiber 1.0g
Protein 2.0g