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Crunchy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Tenders
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Instructions
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Pour the quinoa onto a towel and blot to remove any excess moisture. Place in a shallow bowl.
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Add the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, and paprika to the quinoa. Stir to combine well.
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In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.
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4. Dip the chicken into the egg and then into the quinoa mixture pressing evenly to coat.*
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Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add a thin coat of oil and pan sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until quinoa is golden.
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* To freeze the chicken fingers before cooking, place coated chicken fingers on parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours. Place in labeled zipper bags and freeze until to 4 months. When ready to cook place a few fingers in the refrigerator for 4-12 hours to defrost and then cook as directed in step 5.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Quinoa First 🌾Dry-toast the quinoa in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with breadcrumbs to deepen its nutty flavor and enhance the crust's crunchiness.
- Double-Dredge Technique ✨After the initial egg and quinoa coating, dip the tender back into beaten egg for 10 seconds, then recoat with the quinoa mixture for an extra-thick, ultra-crunchy crust.
- Chill Before Frying ❄️Refrigerate the coated chicken tenders for at least 30 minutes before cooking so the crust sets properly and stays intact during frying instead of sliding off.
- Perfectly Dry Tenders 🏜️Pat chicken dry with paper towels and let sit uncovered in the fridge for 15 minutes before dredging—moisture is the enemy of a crispy crust.
- Oil Temperature Mastery 🌡️Maintain 350°F oil temperature using a thermometer; too cool creates greasy results, too hot burns the coating before the chicken cooks through.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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