Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- about 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 208g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 355 | |
| Calories from Fat 176 | 50% |
| Total Fat 19.74g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 3.72g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 272mg | 91% |
| Sodium 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium 468mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 2.67g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.11g | 1% |
| Protein 39.99g | 64% |
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