Smoky Peanut Butter Chicken Tenders
Difficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
170
kcalIngredients
¼ cup buttermilk
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt, divided
fresh ground pepper to taste
¼ cup powdered peanut butter
1 heaping teaspoon smoked paprika
pinch cayenne pepper
1 pound chicken tenders (or 1 pound chicken breast cut into strips)
non-stick cooking spray
Optional: chopped peanuts for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix together buttermilk, egg, ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper in a shallow dish.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix together the powdered peanut butter, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and fresh ground pepper.
- Line a sheet pan with foil and spray a rack with non-stick spray to place on top of it.
- Dredge each piece of chicken first in the buttermilk mixture, then in the powdered peanut butter mixture and line them up on the rack (Make more peanut flour mixture if necessary).
- Spritz the chicken pieces with the non-stick spray. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pieces reach 170 degrees.
- Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable side or try on a salad.
Notes
- This recipe is a great for using up any extra powdered peanut butter from early introduction with your baby.
- If your family does not like spicy foods, omit the cayenne pepper.
- Tenders can be served warm over rice, vegetables, or a salad. Cool any leftovers in the refrigerator to less than 41 degrees within two hours. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
