Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders
Servings: 8
Calories: 262kcal
Tender and juicy, these crispy Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders are a meal you'll have on repeat!! The crispy coating and mix of sweet and savory with the honey drizzled makes this a family favorite recipe that is a seriously a winner every time!
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Ingredients
- 2 lb. chicken tenderloins can also use chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp milk of choice (15g)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (60g)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (56g)
- 1 tsp each: garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper
- 2 Tbsp honey (42g)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and season with a little salt. Whisk the egg and milk in a bowl.
- To a food processor, add the pecans, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder and paprika. Pulse until you have fine crumbs (alternatively you can crush in a large ziploc bag). Move the crumbs to a shallow bowl.
- Coat chicken with egg mixture then dredge through the pecan crumbs. Use your hands to press the crumbs onto the chicken so it stays.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place chicken in a single layer and spray the top with cooking spray. Cook for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature has reached 155F*)
- Drizzle the honey over the chicken right before serving and enjoy!See Recipe Notes below for additional cooking methods.
Notes
*carryover cooking will ensure your chicken reaches 165°F and prevents overcooking.
Dietary Adaptations:
To make gluten-free: use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
To make dairy-free: use dairy-free milk. Oven method: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add an oven-safe wire metal rack on top of the large baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Place the chicken tenders on top of the rack. Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Grill method: Set grill to medium heat (~450°F). Grease grill. Add the chicken and spray the top with cooking spray. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway, or until cooked through. Let the chicken rest on a plate for 5 minutes before slicing.
To make gluten-free: use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
To make dairy-free: use dairy-free milk. Oven method: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add an oven-safe wire metal rack on top of the large baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Place the chicken tenders on top of the rack. Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Grill method: Set grill to medium heat (~450°F). Grease grill. Add the chicken and spray the top with cooking spray. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway, or until cooked through. Let the chicken rest on a plate for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 of recipe (114g) | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.4g | Protein: 37.5g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sugar: 5.1g