Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Almonds
• 1/4 cup Whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 3 large Egg Whites
• 1lb Chicken Breast Tenders

Directions

Step 1:  Preheat oven to 475 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and spray with cooking oil.

Step 2:  Place almonds, whole wheat pastry flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in food processor and blend until almonds are finely chopped, about 1 minute.Add in the olive oil while processor is running and blend together until well combined.Transfer almond mixture to a shallow dish.

Step 3:  In a bowl, whisk 3 egg whites together and add chicken tenders.

Step 4:  Transfer each tender to the almond mixture and coat both sides well.Place breaded chicken onto wire rack.

Step 5:  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.

Step 6:  Pair these up with a little bit of ketchup (high fructose corn syrup free) and a plate full of veggies and you have a well balanced meal that both kids and adults will love.

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