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Baked Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Crunchy, golden chicken tenders in an almond-and-herb crust, baked not fried. Kid-friendly and high in protein.
~35 mintotal~392 kcalper serving~48g protein~5g carbs~20g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 4.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper
- Olive oil spray
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Dip the chicken strips in egg, then coat in the almond flour, parmesan and paprika.
Lay on a lined tray and mist with olive oil.
Bake 18–22 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
Serve with a yogurt dip.
Optional Enhancements
- Wholemeal breadcrumbs instead of almond
- Air-fry at 200°C for 12 minutes
- Add cayenne for heat
Plant & Growing Tips
Lettuce
- Not in the recipe, but grow it for a fresh, crisp side salad to balance the richness of the chicken.
- Sow seeds directly in spring and autumn, or succession plant every few weeks for a continuous supply.
- Provide partial shade in warmer climates to prevent bolting and keep leaves tender.
Cherry Tomatoes
- Not in the recipe, but grow them for a burst of fresh, acidic flavour in a side salad or as a garnish.
- Plant seedlings after the last frost in a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
- Provide sturdy stakes or cages for support as the plants grow and bear fruit.
Natural Pest Control
- Protect lettuce seedlings from slugs and snails using barriers like crushed eggshells or copper tape.
- Hand-pick larger pests like tomato hornworms from cherry tomato plants in the early morning or evening.
- Use row covers over young lettuce plants to deter aphids and other flying insects.
Harvest
Lettuce
- Harvest outer leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again crop, or cut the entire head when it reaches desired size.
- Pick lettuce in the morning after the dew has dried for the best flavour and crispness.
Cherry Tomatoes
- Harvest cherry tomatoes when they are fully coloured and feel slightly soft when gently squeezed.
- Pick regularly to encourage the plant to produce more fruit, twisting gently to detach from the vine.
Storing & Freezing
Fridge up to 3 days; freeze cooked up to 2 months.
