Chicken Tenders Recipe

I have been trying out new recipes at least once a week. They are hit or miss. Tonight was a BIG hit. It was so yummy, I am still thinking about it now and wanted to share with you.

I found it in a Southern Living magazine and have been waiting for the day to actually make it. I had pecans finally from the muffins, so it was the perfect time!

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders

16 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/4 cup pecans, ground
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 egg
vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (I used whole-wheat since it was in the front of the cabinet)
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders (I used 8 frozen ones, and it worked perfectly! I had just enough without wasting)

Preheat oven to 425*
Stir together crackers, pecans, and seasonings. Whisk egg in a separate bowl. Place flour in a separate dish. Place wire rack coated with cooking spray on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Dredge chicken in flour; dip in egg; coat with saltine mixture. Spray with cooking spray before placing on wire rack.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, turning once after 12 minutes.

This was soooo good. I totally forgot to spray the rack with cooking spray and some of the little tenders were naked on one side (I didn't bother turning the chicken).

Definately try this one!