Almond-Crusted Baked Chicken TendersJanuary 30, 2020Editorial Team Almond-Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders Nuts like almonds contain heart-healthy unsaturated fats, fiber and vitamin E, and are known for their antioxidant properties. CAL/SERV : 220 PREP TIME : N/A YIELDS : 8 SERVINGS COOK TIME: N/A INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cup almonds2 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. smoked paprika1 tsp. dried mustard1 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. dried thyme1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. black pepper2 eggs, beaten2 lbs. thin-sliced chicken breast halves (cut in half) or chicken tenders INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground into an almond meal. Mix the almond meal together with garlic, paprika, dried mustard, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in egg and coat with almond spice mixture. Place pieces on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. Nutrition (per serving): 220 calories, 10 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 28 g protein, 430 mg sodium. Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research