Cauliflower Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipes

CRUNCHY QUINOA-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Pour the quinoa onto a towel and blot to remove any excess moisture.
• Combine quinoa, breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder and paprika in a shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs together in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken into the egg, and then into the quinoa mixture, pressing evenly to coat.
• Add a thin coat of olive oil to large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook until quinoa is golden and chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Serve with lemon yogurt dipping sauce and roasted cauliflower on the side.
• Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, garlic powder and salt in a bowl and mix well.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place cauliflower on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt. Bake until golden, 35 to 40 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the cauliflower rice to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave according to package directions. Let cool.
• Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the cauliflower, using a dish towel to wring out the moisture. Add to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
• Transfer the cauliflower to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 1 hour until, stirring every 20 minutes, until dried out and crispy. Let the cauliflower cool. Meanwhile, increase the oven temperature to 400°F.
• Transfer cooled crispy cauliflower to a shallow bowl and add parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Add eggs and buttermilk to another shallow bowl and beat to combine.
• Pat the chicken tenderloins with paper towels so that they are dry. Dip the chicken in the egg wash, then the cauliflower breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

DORITOS CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Pour some fake eggs onto a shallow plate. Crush the Doritos into a bowl.
• 2. Line a baking sheet with tin foil. Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel. Soak the tenders on each side in the egg mixture. Then evenly coat the tenders with the crushed Doritos, making sure to try and coat the entire tender.
• 3. Bake the tenders for 20 minutes, or until the tenders are cooked through.