Almond-Crusted Baked Chicken Strips | A Sweet Pea Chef

almonds

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while mozzarella is usually less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko is lighter and crispier, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier for high-heat cooking, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a food processor, pulse the almonds until finely ground.

In a bowl, combine the ground almonds, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

In another bowl, whisk the egg with mustard, honey, and lemon juice.

Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat the chicken strip in the almond mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken strips for added crispiness.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

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