Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Lemon-Saffron Aioli Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Lemon-Saffron Aioli Recipe). No more boring chicken - these tenders are loaded with Middle Eastern flavors. Dukkah, a spice blend made with hazelnuts, seeds and spices, is becoming increasingly popular and available in ethnic markets, spice shops, and farmers' markets. There are many recipes available online to make your own at home. Everyone has their own favorite blend. Make the aioli ahead of time for best flavor.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Lemon-Saffron Aioli Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon preserved lemon

peel only

rinsed and minced

1 clove garlic

minced

1/2 teaspoon preserved lemon brine (from jar)

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch crumbled saffron

2 egg whites

lightly beaten

½ cup dukkah

1 pound chicken tenderloins

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine mayonnaise lemon peel garlic lemon brine cayenne pepper and saffron in a mini food processor; blend until smooth scraping down sides once or twice. Refrigerate aioli until ready to use.

Step 3

Place egg whites into a dish or bowl. Place dukkah into a second dish. Dip chicken tenders first into egg whites letting excess drip off then coat with dukkah. Place tenders on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear turning over halfway through 12 to 15 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Lemon-Saffron Aioli Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 362.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.5g 59%

Carbohydrates: 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 33.3g 51%

Saturated Fat: 5.2g 26%

Cholesterol: 79.6mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 116.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.6mg 128%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 41%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 5.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 17mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 26.6mg 10%

Potassium: 248.6mg 7%

Sodium: 536.4mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 300.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.