Dukkah Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe with Lemon-Saffron Aioli

Name: Dukkah Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe with Lemon-Saffron Aioli
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 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; 0.5 cup dukkah; 1 pound chicken tenderloins

Say goodbye to bland chicken with these Middle Eastern-inspired tenders! Dukkah, a spice blend of hazelnuts, seeds, and spices, is gaining popularity and can be found in ethnic markets, spice shops, and farmers' markets. Many online recipes let you create your own custom blend. For optimal flavor, prepare the aioli in advance.

Total time35 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Ingredients

0.5 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon preserved lemon, peel only, rinsed and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoon preserved lemon brine (from jar)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch crumbled saffron
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
0.5 cup dukkah
1 pound chicken tenderloins

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
In a mini food processor, mix mayonnaise, lemon peel, garlic, lemon brine, cayenne pepper, and saffron until smooth. Scrape the sides as needed. Refrigerate the aioli until serving.
Place the egg whites in one dish and the dukkah in another. Dip each chicken tender into the egg whites, letting excess drip off. Then, coat thoroughly with dukkah. Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer should register at least 165°F (74°C) when inserted into the center.

Nutrition

Calories: 362 kcal
Fat Content: 33 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 536 mg
Protein Content: 30 g
Cholesterol Content: 80 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g