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- Cookin’ Canuck’s Light Southwestern Twice-Baked Baked Potatoes
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- Crispy Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe
- Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/4 lb. (about 8) chicken tenders
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 287g | |
| Calories 827 | |
| Calories from Fat 233 | 28% |
| Total Fat 26.37g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 10.28g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 446mg | 149% |
| Sodium 2192mg | 91% |
| Potassium 559mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 103.35g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 32% |
| Sugars 8.12g | 5% |
| Protein 44.61g | 71% |
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