Heart-Healthy Baked Chicken Goujons
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Baked Chicken Goujons, a flavorful spin on classic chicken strips that are perfect for clean eating. Made with tender strips of boneless, skinless chicken breast, these goujons are coated in a wholesome blend of whole wheat bread crumbs and nutrient-packed ground flaxseed, seasoned with paprika and garlic powder for a savory kick. Dipped in low-fat buttermilk and baked to golden perfection, they offer a crispy texture without the need for deep frying. Lightly sprayed with olive oil for extra crunch, this low-fat recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and is ready in just 40 minutes. Serve them with a fresh salad or your favorite low-sodium dipping sauce for a heart-healthy meal everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the chicken breasts into strips approximately 1 inch wide to form goujons.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the whole wheat bread crumbs, ground flaxseed, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Pour the low-fat buttermilk into another shallow bowl.
Dip each chicken strip into the buttermilk, ensuring it's fully coated, and then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the mixture to the chicken.
Place the coated chicken strips onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow even cooking.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken strips with olive oil spray, to help them crisp up while baking.
Bake the chicken goujons in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken goujons from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve these heart-healthy chicken goujons with your favorite low-sodium dipping sauce or alongside a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2584 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.2 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 147.4 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1680 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
