Crispy Diet Chicken Tenders: Guilt-Free Air-Fried Snack
Make Diet Chicken Tenders Without Flour: A Healthy Chicken Breast Recipe Using High-Protein Snacks
Craving chicken while on a diet? This recipe for ‘Diet Chicken Tenders’ uses high-protein snacks instead of flour batter, offering a baked, not fried, high-protein snack. Enjoy a crispy exterior and tender interior with this healthy treat.
Main Ingredients- 100-120g Frozen Chicken Breast
- 15g Benov Finger Pop High-Protein Snacks (or your favorite crunchy snack)
- 8 Cloves Whole Garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thaw the frozen chicken breast completely. You can do this by running it under cool water or leaving it in the refrigerator. Once thawed, pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels for better coating.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the chicken breast with all the marinade ingredients: minced garlic, herb salt, ginger powder, and mirin. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This step helps tenderize the chicken and remove any unwanted gamey flavor.
Step 3
Place the Benov Finger Pop snacks (or any other crunchy, plain cracker/snack you prefer) into a blender or food processor and grind them into fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish and mix in the parsley flakes. For an extra savory note, you can also add a pinch of Parmesan cheese powder at this stage.
Step 4
Take the marinated chicken breast pieces and coat them thoroughly with the snack crumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the crumbs adhere well to all sides of the chicken.
Step 5
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip the chicken tenders, add the whole garlic cloves to the basket, and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken and your air fryer model. Ensure the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Arrange the crispy chicken tenders and roasted garlic on a serving plate. Your healthy and delicious diet chicken tenders are ready to be enjoyed! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for an enhanced flavor experience.
