These chicken breasts are moist and tender even though they are baked in the oven. Served with your favorite grain such as rice millet or barley and some steamed broccoli florets it is a complete meal that takes minutes to prepare. It is sure to be a favorite with young and old!
Ingredients
Servings 4
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise spiced with a sprinkle of onion powder and garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Panko crumbs or whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed for added nutrition, optional
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Moist Baked Tender Chicken Fingers
Amount per Serving
Calories
257
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
76
mg
25
%
Sodium
344
mg
15
%
Potassium
521
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
47
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
46
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and liberally coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Prepare the coating: in one shallow bowl, place the spiced mayonnaise, and in another, combine the bread crumbs and flaxseed.
- Dip each chicken breast strip into the spiced mayonnaise, dredge it in the crumb mixture, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly coat the breasts with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes, turning the pieces once, until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear.
