Boneless Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders are the narrow, strip of meat loosely attached to the underside of chicken breasts. They taste exactly the same as breast meat, but are juicy and tender when cooked properly.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs.
- ½ tsp of garlic powder.
- ½ tsp of onion powder.
- Breadcrumbs.
- 3 tbsps of olive oil or vegetable oil.
- 6 thin cut boneless pork chops.
How To Make Boneless Chicken Tenders
In a large bowl, mix together the egg and spices and dip the meat in it then coat with breadcrumbs.
In a skillet, heat the oil and brown the meat for 1 minute per side, you can add oil to avoid burning the meat.
In a preheated oven to 375°, bake the meat for 15 to 20 minutes.
To calculate the nutritional information for Boneless Chicken Tenders, we’ll analyze the ingredients and estimate the nutritional values per serving:
1. **Eggs:**
– 2 eggs provide about 140 calories, 12 grams of protein, 1 gram of carbohydrates, and 10 grams of fat.
2. **Garlic powder and onion powder:**
– These spices contribute negligible calories, protein, and carbohydrates.
3. **Breadcrumbs:**
– Breadcrumbs vary in nutritional content based on brand and type. For estimation purposes, let’s assume you use about 1 cup of breadcrumbs.
– 1 cup of breadcrumbs typically provides around 400-500 calories, 10-15 grams of protein, 70-80 grams of carbohydrates, and 5-10 grams of fat.
4. **Olive oil or vegetable oil:**
– 3 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil contribute roughly 360 calories and 42 grams of fat.
5. **Thin cut boneless pork chops:**
– 6 thin cut boneless pork chops (assuming it’s a typo and it should be chicken tenders) provide approximately 600-700 calories, 120-150 grams of protein, and 10-15 grams of fat, depending on the size and cut.
By summing up the nutritional values of each ingredient and dividing by the number of servings, you can estimate the approximate nutritional content per serving. It’s important to note that the actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as the exact ingredients used, variations in portion sizes, and specific brands used. Additionally, the nutrition information doesn’t account for any additional fats or oils used in cooking.
Overall, Boneless Chicken Tenders are a protein-rich dish, but it’s essential to be mindful of the added fats from the oil and the carbohydrates from the breadcrumbs, especially if you’re following a specific dietary plan.