High Protein Delicious Chicken Dish!

by Susan Cross | Posted: April 15th, 2011 | No Comments »

Monday I spoke about healthy pizza. It’s America’s favorite food. Please give it a read if you want to know how to make (or where to buy) a healthier version of classic pizza.

Today I’m sharing a healthy recipe for both adults (my husband loves this chicken) and kids - HIGH PROTEIN – crunchy, crispy, delicious (unfried) chicken. I make this at least once a week. I love to grab the strips and eat them on the go for extra protein. You won’t believe what I use instead of flour. MY flour/carb substitute doubles your protein!

This is a healthy meal that will be a huge success for everyone! Make this on a rainy April night and you have comfort food to boot. The only downside? You’ll have to make enough for seconds. Enjoy…

The reason I created this recipe is because I don’t want any of the ‘white stuff’ in my diet. Making the chicken with almond flour instead of bread crumbs, eliminates the processed white stuff and doubles your protein! Almond flour is 100% almonds and you’ll never know the difference.

HIGH PROTEIN HEALTHY CHICKEN:

Ingredients:
-Organic chicken tenders**
-2 organic eggs
-1-2 teaspoons olive oil
-1/2 cup of skim milk
-1.5 cups organic finely chopped almond flour (all protein, zero carbs)*
-1/2 teaspoon himilayan sea salt
-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

*If you have a nut allergy please substitute whole-grain bread crumbs. They don’t have protein in them but the chicken is still delicious.

**You can cut breasts in to strips. I order organic chicken strips from Fresh Direct. They are 100% organic and already cut into strips. The smaller pieces make it easier to bread and to cook.

Preparation:

-Add salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to the almond flour.
-In two bowls place the eggs in one and the almond flour mixture in the other.
-Coat the chicken in the eggs then coat in the almond flour.
-Place olive oil or coconut oil in a large skillet.
-Saute the chicken tenders for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.

VIB Note: I don’t eat eggs so I coat my chicken in olive oil first. You can also use milk.

Quick tip: You can coat your chicken the night before so when you get home you only have to saute it.

Congratulations! You have a high protein, delicious, low-fat meal sure to please.