Recipe

Cashew Crusted Chicken Tenders

  • 35 min total
  • Serves 2
  • 480 cal per serving
  • 45g protein

Checked against the ingredient list: Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Contains: eggs, tree nuts

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What You'll Need

Ingredients

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Serves 2

  • 1.5 lbs chicken strips
  • 1 cup raw cashews (finely crushed in food processor)
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Steps

  1. Mix crushed cashews, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip chicken strips into the beaten eggs, then dredge aggressively in the cashew mixture.
  3. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spray tops lightly with olive oil spray.
  4. Bake at 400°F for 18-20 mins until crispy and golden.

Dietary details

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  • Whole30 checked
  • Paleo checked
  • Low Carb checked
  • Dairy-Free checked
  • Gluten-Free checked

Allergens

Contains EggsContains Tree Nuts

Other tags

High Protein
Per servingServes 2
Calories480
Protein45g90% DV
Total fat28g36% DV
Total carbs10g4% DV

As recorded per serving. % DV uses FDA Daily Values for a 2,000-calorie reference diet.

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