Diabetic Dish of the Week - BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is - BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS. Chicken Tenders made healthier, using Corn Flake Crumbs, Spices and Herbs.  Then bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes. 141 calories and 6 net carbs per serving! The recipes from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website (https://diabeticgourmet.com/) This is just one of many Diabetic Friendly Recipes you can find at the Diabetic Gourmet site. Everything from Salads, Soups, Appetizers, Dinner, and Dessert are all at the site and all Diabetic Friendly! So check it out today. Plus you can subscribe to the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine also. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/


BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
Make healthier chicken tenders at home using common corn flake crumbs, spices and herbs. These are also great for game day and kids love them! The nutritional information is for the chicken thigh version. If using chicken breast, the fat content will be reduced to about 3 total grams.


Recipe Yield: 4 servings.

Ingredients

1 pound chicken thighs or breast, boneless, skinless
1 cup cereal crumbs, cornflake type
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2 - Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
3 - Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
4 - Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
5 - Add remaining ingredients to the crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
6 - Add a few of the chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture and shake until evenly coated.
7 - Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
8 - Bake until golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.
9 - Serve hot.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 141
Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 344 milligrams
Cholesterol: 84 milligrams
Protein: 17 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
Sugars: 1 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/baked-chicken-tenders