Chicken Tenders!!!

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Greetings Nutz!

We like chicken tenders because they are just that—tender. And because of that, they’re less susceptible to drying out than breast meat if they’re overcooked. Try this healthy chicken tender recipe for a dinner your whole family will enjoy.

 
Crispy, Parmesan-flecked chicken tenders dipped in marinara sauce is an easy dinner the whole family will love.  Serve with sautéed green beans and roasted sweet potato wedges.
Health Nutz Nation Chicken Tenders

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes


INGREDIENTS

  • Canola or olive oil cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Note)
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, heated


PREPARATION

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place a large wire rack on a baking sheet and coat with cooking spray.
  2. Place flour in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in another shallow dish. Combine Parmesan and breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Toss tenders with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl. Coat each tender in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg and let any excess drip off. Then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the tenders on the prepared rack. Generously coat the top of each tender with cooking spray.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each tender over and coat with cooking spray. Continue baking until the outside is crisp and the tenders are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Serve the tenders with marinara sauce for dipping.

TIPS & NOTES

  • Note: We like Ian’s brand of coarse dry whole-wheat “Panko breadcrumbs.” Find them in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets. To make your own breadcrumbs, trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear the bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. (To make fine dry breadcrumbs, process until very fine.) Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F until dry, about 10 to 15 minutes. One slice of bread makes about 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 293 calories; 8 g fat (3 g sat, 2 g mono); 140 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 31 g protein; 3 g fiber; 603 mg sodium; 465 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat

Be creative and stay healthy!!

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and as always… 
 

THE BODY YOU HAVE IS THE ONLY ONE YOU GET. 

TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT! 

 

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Copyright 12-12-2014

Stay Creative!

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One of the best ways to stay in shape is to make sure your routine isn’t dull, flat and too repetitious.  We use creativity in all aspects of our lives, everyday, to keep things fun and exciting.  Creativity is one of the greatest qualities any of us can be blessed with, yet many never allow their true creativity to be expressed.  Here’s a few suggestions: (Ya know we really like #’s 1,5,7 and 17!!!)
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Be creative and stay healthy!!
 
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THE BODY YOU HAVE IS THE ONLY ONE YOU GET. 

TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT! 

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Copyright 12-10-2014

The Juice is loose!!!

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Greetings Nutz!!

In order to keep our bodies functioning properly we have to stay hydrated.  Although fruit juices contain Vitamin C and often seem like a healthy choice, many can be high in sugar.  Artificially flavored fruit drinks and mineral water, as well as energy drinks and soft drinks can all take a back seat to the best thrust quencher around, WATER!!!

Water contains no sugar and is a lot less expensive than other types of drinks.  For example, a 250ml cup of apple juice or cola contains up to six teaspoons of sugar. If you add it up: just one can of soft drink per day means you’re adding 18 kilos of sugar to your diet each year! 

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Hints to help you drink more water

– Pack a water bottle whenever you go out

– During Summer, freeze a few water bottles to take with you

– Water down juices, sport drinks and other drinks

– Try putting a piece of fruit in your water to add some flavor 

– Always keep a bottle of cold water in the fridge in summer and drink warm water in winter

Water and Sports

– Staying well-hydrated when exercising or practicing helps your body function at its best

– Dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue, and make you feel cranky and affect your concentration

– Have a few mouthfuls of water during any breaks while playing games or sports

– After exercise or physical activity, drink plenty of water to make up for what you’ve lost in sweat

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It’s always time to stay healthy!!
Remember to log on to healthnutznation.org. take a few challenges and earn some points, and send your pics to the @healthnutznation Instagram and earn more points!
and as always 
 

THE BODY YOU HAVE IS THE ONLY ONE YOU GET. 

TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT! 

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Copyright 12-07-2014