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Monday, February 21, 2011

Turkey Tenders

1 pd turkey tenderloin
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup egg substitute
3/4 panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbs canola oil

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2. Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise; cut into 20 (2 inch) pieces

3. Place flour in a shallow dish.  Place egg substitute in another.  Combine Panko, cheese, garlic salt, and pepper in another dish/  Dredge turkey in flour; dip in egg substitute, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.  Heat oil in a large non stick skillet, swirling to coat.  Add turkey pieces to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side.  Place turkey pieces on a broiler pan.  Bake at 425 for five minutes.  Turn turkey pieces over and bake an additional five minutes.

Recipe from Cooking Light Magazine March 2011

Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size 5 pieces

Calories: 227
Fat: 6.1g
Protein: 32.9g
Carb 11g

Despite the fact that I thought they were a pain to prepare and cook; they turned out really good!  Brandon said it best when he labeled them "High Class Chicken Nuggets" :)  Healthy alternative and kid friendly!

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