Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Ground pecans and crushed saltine crackers give these kid-pleasing chicken tenders a super crispy crust with no deep-frying involved.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup ground pecans
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken tenders

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a wire rack with cooking spray and set on top of a baking sheet.

Step 2

Pour flour into a wide bowl.

Step 3

Whisk egg whites with water in a separate bowl until foamy.

Step 4

Mix saltine crackers, pecans, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Roast in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until crisp, 18 to 20 minutes.