Crunchy Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders may not seem like they would fit the Mediterranean diet, but with a few ingredient switches, you can have tasty, crunchy, and juicy chicken tenders that are Mediterranean diet-friendly. These are a hit with kids and adults alike. Serve them with a simple side salad and lemon wedges for a healthy twist on a classic favorite.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
- In a shallow bowl, beat together the egg and almond milk until frothy.
- In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, thyme, sage, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating the outside with the crumbs. Place the breaded chicken tenderloins into the bottom of the air fryer basket in an even layer, making sure that they don’t touch each other.
- Cook for 6 minutes, then turn and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes. Serve with lemon slices.
INGREDIENT TIP:
Turn these into bite-size chicken nuggets by cutting tenderloins or whole boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Coat and place into the air fryer as directed, but cut the cook time down to 4 minutes per side.
PER SERVING: Calories: 202; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Protein: 29g; Total Carbohydrates: 11g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Cholesterol: 111mg