Mealtime Makeover: Chicken Fingers

Use boneless, skinless chicken with high-fiber cereal and an egg substitute to make a healthier version of this favorite kids' meal. You can make it in batches and freeze it for reheating for future meals. It goes great with a cup of skim milk and cut-up veggies.

Prep time: 10 minutes

What you need:

This Recipe's ingredients:   

• 1 4-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, rinsed, patted dry, and sliced into strips or 4 1-oz. boneless, skinless chicken tenders
• 1/4 c. egg substitute or skim milk
• 1/3 c. flaked, high-fiber cereal, crushed

Traditional Recipe's ingredients:

• 3 oz. cooked chicken fingers, typical fast food preparation

What to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F (176º C).
2. Dip chicken strips into egg substitute or skim milk.
3. Roll dipped chicken in high-fiber cereal to coat.
4. Place coated strips on non-stick baking sheet.
5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning after 9 minutes, until chicken is done (white, not pink, inside).

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

Note: Analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

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