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Baked Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa chilled
  • ¼ cup GO Veggie! Lactose-Free Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken tenders trimmed
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 jar 7 ounces roasted red peppers

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with a silicon mat and spray it with cooking spray.
  • In a shallow dish, mix together the quinoa and parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Brush the chicken tenders with olive oil, then press them into the quinoa mixture, coating them well. Place the chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet. Spritz the top of the chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip the chicken fingers over; bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cook 2-3 minutes before removing form the baking sheet.
  • To make the dipping sauce, add the marinara sauce and roasted red peppers to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve at room temperature or warm in a saucepan set over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.