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Tasty Tenders

Ingredients

5 Servings10 Servings20 Servings
Chicken, skinless, boneless breasts or thighs0.75 lb1.5 lb3 lb
Wheat bran cereal, crushed0.75 cup1.5 cup3 cup
Fat-free or 1% (low-fat) milk0.25 cup0.5 cup1 cup
Olive or canola oil1 Tbsp2 Tbsp4 Tbsp

Directions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. 2. Trim the fat from the chicken.
  3. 3. Cut each breast or thigh into 3 to 4 pieces.
  4. 4. Soak in milk.
  5. 5. Roll chicken in cereal crumbs on both sides.
  6. 6. Place in oiled pan.
  7. 7. Spritz or drizzle with oil.
  8. 8. Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1-1/2 oz (98g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 From Fat 48
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Sat. Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Total Carb 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 21g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4% Iron 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food For Thought

These tenders can be made with any whole grain flake cereal, such as corn flakes, Total® or Chex®.

CACFP Crediting

For 3-5 year olds; Lunch/Supper. Must serve all of the following:

  • Meat/Meat Alternate