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Kid Tested Homemade Chicken Tenders


April 05, 2010 | Peggy Martin

Kid Tested Homemade Chicken Tenders

Almost every child I know loves chicken tenders…it might be because they can pick them up with their fingers, or it might be they like dipping them. Actually I like finger food and dipping myself. What I don’t like about the prepared chicken nuggets is the amount of fat and sodium you get along with the chicken. The chicken tenders recipe we feature this month has a sauce you mix up to dip the chicken in, then coat with pretzel or cereal crumbs, and bake—instead of fry. The chart below compares the cost and nutrition of these tenders compared to a chain fast food outlet. You’ll note from the chart that our tenders provide more food (look at the weight) for much less fat and sodium and more protein. If you choose a whole grain cereal as the coating, you could add some fiber and other nutrients.

Since I have the oven on, I start the meal by putting some potatoes in to bake (my favorite is baked sweet potatoes). Prepare the chicken tenders and while they are baking make a salad!

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 -pointers from Peggy


Peggy Martin

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