HCG Diet Phase 3 Recipe: Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Phase: Maintenance Phase Course: Main Course
Try this delicious recipe submitted by Valerie Waters.
This recipe is only safe for the 2nd 3 weeks of the HCG Diet and beyond. This recipe is NOT safe for the 1st 3 weeks of HCG Phase 3, because it contains 'starch' in the breadcrumbs.
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1½ lbs chicken tenders
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
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Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
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Place the grated Parmesan in a separate dish and your egg whites in another.
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Dip the chicken tenders in the egg whites, making sure to coat them thoroughly.
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Remove the chicken tenders from the egg whites and dredge them in the grated Parmesan to coat completely, pressing to adhere.
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Spray a large heavy sauté pan with cooking spray and brown the coated chicken tenders 2-3 minutes on each side on medium-high heat.
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After your tenders have browned; place the sauté pan in the oven for about 10 minutes – or until fully cooked.
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Transfer the chicken tenders to a platter and serve.
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