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Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Crispy air-fried chicken tenders coated in Spiceology buffalo seasoning and whole wheat panko — all the flavor, none of the guilt. Serve in a whole wheat pita with super blend slaw.
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders or nuggets
- 2 tablespoons Spiceology Buffalo Chicken Seasoning (for chicken)
- 1 whole egg
- 2 egg whites
- + 4 more ingredients…
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Cooking and baking have always been my happy place — my love language, my way of showing the people I love that they matter. The kitchen is where I feel most like myself, and feeding people is simply what I do best.
Every recipe here is low in sodium and low in saturated fat — and every single one has to clear a high bar before it earns a spot on this site. My husband and our 12-year-old are wonderfully picky eaters, so if it doesn't pass their taste test, it doesn't make the cut. Our 16-year-old, bless her adventurous heart, will try just about anything — she makes recipe testing a whole lot of fun.
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