HEMP CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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HEMP CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

HEMP CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

Counts as: 1 Protein + 2 Fat  |  Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1 TSP ground garlic
  • 1/2 TSP paprika
  • 1/2 TSP black pepper
  • 1/2 TSP salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Olive oil spray

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. In a bowl, whisk together hemp, ground almonds, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne until evenly combined
  3. Dip each chicken strip in the eggs until they are completely covered. Add the chicken strip to the hemp mixture, making sure it is completely covered. Remove and transfer the chicken strip to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken
  4. Spray chicken with cooking spray so that they are lightly covered
  5. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through