Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers

Total 36 minPrep 16 minCook 20 min4 servings651 cal
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Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers recipe

Nutrition

Calories
651 cal
Protein
62.5 g
Carbs
57 g
Fat
17.6 g
Sat. fat
2.8 g
Sugar
0.5 g
Sodium
864 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 whole egg whites
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Spread out the quinoa on a piece of wax paper or aluminum foil

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the quinoa

  3. 3

    With your finger

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the chicken with salt , garlic powder , pepper and paprika

  5. 5

    Place the egg whites in a shallow bowl

  6. 6

    Dip the chicken in the egg and then into the quinoa mixture

  7. 7

    Warm the oil in a large skillet over high heat

  8. 8

    When the oil is hot , add the chicken and reduce the heat to medium

  9. 9

    Cook each side 5 minutes or until the crust begins to brown and the chicken is no longer translucent

  10. 10

    Transfer fingers to a plate and serve immediately

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