Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Baked, not fried. Serve with bbq sauce, honey mustard dressing or light ranch dressing for dipping. Change herb to your tastes. Oregano or dried basil work. Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats |
3/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated |
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 lb chicken breast tenders |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Place oats in a food processor, and process for 20 seconds or until coarsely ground. Add cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pulse to combine, and place in a shallow bowl.
3. Place each chicken breast tender between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Coat both sides of tenders with cooking spray; dredge tenders in oat mixture.
4. Place tenders on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until browned.
5. Serve with dressings for dipping.
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