Spicy Peanut Crusted Chicken Fingers

Baked chicken fingers are a healthy alternative to deep fried, and Japanese Panko breadcrumbs are ideal for achieving a crispy coating in the oven.  This recipe can be adjusted to your taste for spice--the measurements provided are for mild heat.

Makes 18 chicken fingers

Ingredients

3/4 cup blanched, unsalted peanuts
3/4 cup Japanese Panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp ginger, finely grated
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Black pepper, to taste
1.2kg boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into "fingers"
1 large egg
Canola spray, for greasing

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Grease a large baking sheet with Canola spray.

In a food processor, grind peanuts into very small pieces.  Transfer peanuts to a mixing bowl and add breadcrumbs, ginger and spices.  Mix until uniform. 

In a second bowl, scramble the egg.  Coat each chicken finger in egg, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in breadcrumb mixture to fully coat.  Place coated chicken fingers on baking sheet.

Bake for 18 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition (per 3 chicken fingers)

Calories 395
Fat 12.1g
Carbohydrates 7.0g
Fibre 1.2g
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 61.8g