Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders

Chicken Tenders Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. In a food processor, pulse pecans until fine as breadcrumbs. Mix pecans along with panko, garlic powder, cayenne and salt in a shallow bowl.
3. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs until smooth. And finally, in a third shallow bowl add flour.
4. Lightly season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. 
5. Working with one chicken tender at a time, dip in eggs, flour and then pecan mixture. (be sure to press the pecan mixture onto the chicken to be sure it is completely coated.) Set chicken on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack or parchment paper. Repeat with remaining chicken.
6. Place chicken on center rack and bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve pecan-crusted chicken tenders warm. If desired, pair with buttermilk ranch dip.

Buttermilk Ranch Directions (Optional)

1. While the chicken bakes, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.

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