Panko-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Honey-Glazed Carrots and Steamed Green Beans
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Ingredients

  • ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick strips
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • ½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup natural apricot preserves
  • 1 Tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a rimmed baking sheet in oven while preheating.
  2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Whisk together egg and water.
  3. Dip chicken in egg mixture, and dredge in panko, pressing gently to coat. Carefully arrange chicken on hot baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until chicken is done.
  4. Combine preserves, mustard, and paprika; serve with chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ lb carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1½ tsp honey
  • 1½ tsp olive oil, divided
  • ¼ tsp salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp pepper, divided
  • ½ lb green beans, ends trimmed

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bring carrots and water to cover to a boil in a saucepan. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in honey, 1 tsp oil, and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper.
  2. Meanwhile, steam green beans in a steamer basket over simmering water 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  3. Transfer beans to a bowl; stir in ½ tsp oil and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper.

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