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Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders

Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 ½ tsp salt, divided
  • 1 ½ tsp pepper, divided
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 1 tbl parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried tarragon
  • 4 tsp hot scotch bonnet honey (optional)

Notes

  1. Season the chicken tenders with about 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  2. In a shallow bowl or walled container, mix the flour with about 1/8 tsp of salt and 1/8 tsp of pepper.
  3. In a shallow bowl or walled container, lightly whisk the eggs with about 1/8 tsp of salt and 1/8 tsp of pepper.
  4. In a shallow bowl or walled container, mix the pecans with the breadcrumbs, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp of pepper, parsley, and tarragon.
  5. Take one chicken tender and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.  Then, dip in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.  Finally, dredge in the pecan breadcrumb mixture to ensure fully coated.  Place the breaded chicken tender on a clean, dry, plate. Repeat the process for all chicken tenders.
  6. Place the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in your air fryer basket.  Do not overcrowd the basket.  Spritz the top of the chicken with avocado spray or olive oil spray. Cook at 380 degrees for 15 minutes.
  7. Top each serving with one teaspoon of hot honey just before eating (optional)
Keyword Air Fryer, Chicken, Pecan