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Panko-Crusted Chicken Fingers
Honey-Glazed Carrots and Steamed Green Beans
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick strips
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1¼ cups whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup natural apricot preserves
- ¼ cup grainy Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in oven while preheating.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Whisk together eggs and water.
- Dip chicken in egg mixture, and dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat. Carefully arrange chicken on hot baking sheet.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Combine preserves, mustard, and paprika; serve with chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 lb carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp pepper, divided
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
Side Dish Instructions
- Bring carrots and water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan; cover and cook 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in 1 Tbsp oil, ½ tsp each salt and pepper and honey.
- Meanwhile, steam green beans in a steamer basket over simmering water 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer beans to a bowl; stir in 1 Tbsp oil and ½ tsp each salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
296
|
147
|
443
|
| Fat (g) | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Protein (g) | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| Carb (g) | 48 | 26 | 74 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 489 | 497 | 986 |
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