Page 16 - Indulge February/March 2017

EpnubjofyaArefavorite DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F and line a sheet
athome
pan with parchment paper. Whir pecans, flour, paprika,
Certain foods are more popular than others, and dry mustard, garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper
chicken tenders certainly fall into the “more in a food processor until pecans are ground to a powder,
popular” category. Few can resist chicken tenders, which about 30 seconds. Drizzle in the oil with the motor
make for popular pub fare and great additions to any running, blending completely. Transfer mixture to a
buffet table at informal gatherings of friends and family. shallow dish and stir in the panko bread crumbs.

While many people only indulge in chicken tenders Beat the egg in a second shallow dish and add the
when they’re out of the house, this simple, beloved dish chicken tenders, coating them completely. Transfer each
can be enjoyed at home as well. The following recipe tender to the breading, turning to coat evenly. Arrange
for “Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Yogurt Dill Dip” the chicken on the prepared pan. Bake until golden
from Michelle Dudash’s “Clean Eating for Busy Families” brown and nearly firm, about 8 minutes.
(Fair Winds Press) is a delicious, low-calorie alternative
to the fried chicken tenders available at many bars DIP:
and restaurants. Stir all the dip ingredients together in a small bowl.
Enjoy the cooked chicken immediately with the dip.
Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders Note: If you don’t have chicken tenders, substitute
with Yogurt Dill Dip chicken breasts cut into four, 1-inch strips.

16 | indulge • February/March 2017 Serves 4

FOR THE CHICKEN:
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
• 2 tsps. paprika
• 2 tsps. dry mustard
• 2 tsps. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 pound chicken tenders, larger pieces cut in half

lengthwise

FOR THE DIP:
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. dried dill
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper