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Baked BBQ Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins

Baked BBQ Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Tenders

 1 ¼ lbs chicken breast tenderloins
 1 ½ tbsp maple barbecue rub
 1 large egg
 ½ cup reduced fat buttermilk
 1 cup cooked quinoa
 ½ cup brown rice flour
 ½ cup yogurt ranch dressing
1

Preheat oven to 400°. Line rimmed baking pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of chicken tenders with rub; let stand 15 minutes.

2

In wide, shallow dish, whisk egg and buttermilk; in separate wide, shallow dish, stir quinoa and flour.

3

Dip tenders in egg mixture, then in quinoa mixture to coat, patting lightly so mixture adheres; place on prepared pan and spray with cooking spray.

4

Bake tenders 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once; serve with dressing. Makes about 12 tenders.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 tenders

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 562mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 34g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.