The Biggest Loser - Biggest Loser "Fried" Chicken

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Biggest Loser "Fried" Chicken

Serves 8

2 pounds chicken tenders
1 quart low-fat buttermilk
2 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons paprika
1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon organic seasoning Salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Large pinch cayenne pepper
4 egg whites, beaten to very soft peaks
Pam cooking spray or olive oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Soak chicken tenders in refrigerator, in buttermilk, for 6 hours or overnight.

2. Drain and blot with paper towels to remove excess buttermilk.

3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Lay bread crumbs out on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Cool.

5. Increase oven heat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

6. Combine cornstarch, paprika, seasoning salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a large Pyrex dish - mix well.

7. Dredge drained and blotted chicken tenders in seasoned starch.

8. Next, coat dredged tenders thoroughly with beaten egg whites.

9. Last, dip tenders in toasted panko to fully coat.

10. Place chicken tenders on a foil-lined baking sheet, fitted with a baking rack. Lightly spray chicken on both sides with Pam and season lightly with salt, if desired.

11. Bake for about 12 - 15 minutes or until outside is crispy and chicken is just cooked through and juicy.

For Eight Servings
Nutrient Analysis - per serving
Calories: 270
Fat calories: 40
Total Fat: 4g
Sat Fat: 1g
Chol: 65mg
Sodium: 210mg
Total Carb: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 28g