Chicken Fingers

Chicken Fingers
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Chicken Fingers

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Recipe by thekeyesingredients.com Course: Main
Servings

18

strips
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 pasture raised boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

  • 1-2 eggs, beaten

  • 1/4 cup coconut flour

  • 1/2 cup almond meal

  • 1/4 cup ground sunflower seeds

  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese

  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley and basil combined

  • 2 Tablespoons dried Italian spice

  • 5-6 Tablespoons coconut or olive oil (for frying)

Directions

  • Put chicken strips in a bowl with beaten egg to coat
  • In a separate bowl combine coconut flour, almond meal, ground sunflower seeds, cheese, garlic, parsley/basil and spice together, mix well
  • Dredge the chicken on both sides
  • Cooking Options
  • BAKING: Place chicken on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for 5-10 minutes more
  • FRYING: Cover the bottom of pan with about 1/2 inch oil and warm on low-med heat. Pan fry both sides on medium heat until golden. Remove from heat place on paper towels

Notes

  • This recipe makes 2 cups of breading. Portion it into 2 containers and freeze one
  • Serve with vegetables and a salad

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Posted on

August 14, 2014