Lemon Almond Chicken Tenders

Bringing a clean and healthy twist to a childhood favorite!! 

Ingredients

• 12-16 oz chicken breast (Cut into Tenders)

• 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard

• pinch of sea salt

• 1 cup raw almonds (blended in food processor to make it crumbly)

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• fresh ground pepper to taste (I use a ton!)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray baking sheet with olive oil spray

• Combine lemon juice, mustard, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a small bowl

• Put blended almonds on larger plate or bowl

• Dip chicken tenders in mustard mixture, then immediately dip in almonds (making sure to cover the entire tender!)

• Place on baking sheet, bake in oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (depends on the thickness of the tenders)

• OPTIONAL: Place cooked chicken tenders under broiler for a few minutes to toast the almonds

• Enjoy!