Cheese Nip Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 1/2 lb chicken tenders or 4 boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups cheese nips, crushed (makes about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup of finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 -2 egg
  • onion powder (to taste) (optional)
  • garlic powder (to taste) (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Spray 9x13 glass pan or jelly roll pan (15.5 x 10.5) with cooking spray.
  3. (I cut up the chicken into bite size pieces but the chicken can also be left in chicken tender sizes).
  4. Mix crushed cheese nips and cheddar cheese in a bowl.
  5. Combine egg, onion powder and garlic in a separate bowl.
  6. Dip chicken into egg mixture, and drag through the cheese nip/cheddar cheese mixture.
  7. Place chicken in single layer close together in glass pan.
  8. Bake uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in the center, and the coating is crispy.
  9. Serve with barbecue sauce, ranch dressing or ketchup if desired,.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

420 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.2g 28% DV
Total Fat 21.1g 27% DV
Carbs 44.1g 16% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 593.8mg 26% DV
Potassium 280.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 98.3mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 105mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 258.8mg 20% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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