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

hamid majeed
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I loved the flavor of these chicken tenders! The pecan crust added a nice crunch and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


bipulkanu Joy
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These chicken tenders were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Saeed ullah Sattar
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The pecan crust is a unique and delicious twist on the classic chicken tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Angela Schwarze
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I made these chicken tenders for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Blessing Brume
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These chicken tenders were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I might have used too much cayenne pepper in the coating.


Enache Marian
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I made these chicken tenders for my family and they all loved them! They said they were the best chicken tenders they've ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Madam X
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These chicken tenders were delicious! I loved the crunchy coating and the juicy chicken. I will definitely be making these again.


Lisa Chang
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken tenders, but these were pretty good. The pecan crust added a nice flavor and the chicken was cooked well.


Amanda Zulu
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I made these chicken tenders for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Ruth Jack
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These chicken tenders were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I might have used too much salt in the coating.


Liyema Marhongo
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I loved the flavor of these chicken tenders! The pecan crust added a nice crunch and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Kaley Gorla
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These chicken tenders were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Imran Rasool
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The pecan crust is a unique and delicious twist on the classic chicken tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Justus Nyamasyo
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I made these chicken tenders for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best chicken tenders they've ever had. I'm glad I found this recipe.


gamerkid cod
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These chicken tenders were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. But the flavor was still good.


Reyon Dewhan
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken tenders were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The pecan crust was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


M Fani
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These chicken tenders were delicious! The coating was crispy and the chicken was juicy. I loved the flavor of the pecans. I will definitely be making these again.


kapita mbui
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken tenders, but these were amazing! The pecan crust added so much flavor and texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Liam Sorley
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I made these chicken tenders for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Melissa Healy
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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 these again.