Cook these yummy nuggets for the kids these school holidays.
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Servings 24
Course Main Course
Preference Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Perfect for Weekend Wonder
Skill level Easy
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted macadamias finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups dried white quinoa
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour
- 2 eggs lightly whisked
- salt and pepper to taste
- 500 g chicken tenderloins cut into 3cm lengths
- macadamia oil for brushing
- tomato relish to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C fan forced. Line 2 oven trays with non-stick baking paper.
- Combine the chopped macadamias and dried quinoa onto a plate. Place the flour and egg in separate medium shallow bowls. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken into the flour and gently toss to coat. Dip a chicken piece into the egg then roll into the quinoa-macadamia mix. Place onto the lined baking trays. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Lightly brush with macadamia oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes or until golden and brown. Turn and brush the other side. Cook for a further 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Season and serve with tomato relish.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg