this is a family favorite that I make all the time! Super easy and delicious.
Turkey Tenders
Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Use turkey tenderloin for this easy and healthy variation on kid-frieindly chicken fingers. The panko breadcrumb coating adds crispiness and the Parmesan cheese add extra flavor.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 5 pieces)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Total:
30 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 227
- Fat: 6.1g
- Saturated fat: 1.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 32.9g
- Carbohydrate: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Sodium: 237mg
- Calcium: 36mg
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey tenderloin
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup egg substitute
- 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°.
- 2. Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise; cut into 20 (2-inch) pieces.
- 3. Place flour in a shallow dish. Place egg substitute in another. Combine panko, cheese, garlic salt, and pepper in another dish. Dredge turkey in flour; dip in egg substitute, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat. Add turkey pieces to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side. Place turkey pieces on a broiler pan. Bake at 425° for 5 minutes. Turn turkey pieces over, and bake an additional 5 minutes or until golden.
Turkey Tenders Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family, Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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