Yogurt Lime Panko Chicken Tenders.

To be more exact my experimental dinner was Yogurt lime dill panko crusted chicken tenders on a bed of spinach and arugula with sesame cous cous.

My fridge was full if limes that simply NEEDED to be used so the next few meals will probably involve lime or lemon of some sort. 

Now before you freak out that this recipe involves yogurt, let me explain.  I used Plain non-fat greek yogurt which I use as if it is sour cream. Seriously, throw a dollop in soup you won’t notice the difference. Yum and better on the waistline with all those active bacteria working away.

Ok on to the recipe!

NOTE: THIS RECIPE IS A SINGLE SERVING

(As I mainly cook only for myself I make personal meals but don’t be afraid to make it family size)

Ingredients Needed

·      Panko Bread crumbs (I use a quarter of the recommended serving)

·      Dill (I used fresh dill from my garden but feel free to use dry)

·      ½ cup Plain non-fat yogurt (greek is desirable)

·      1 fresh lime

·      Boneless skinless chicken tenders ( I use 2 in my personal meals)

·      1/3 cup Cous cous and 1 cup water

·      ½ TSP Sesame oil

·      1 cup Raw/fresh spinach  (not gonna lie I just grab a handful)

·      1 cup Raw/fresh arugula  (ditto)

1.     Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees

2.     Line a baking tray with tin foil and spray it with cooking spray.

3.     Get out two saucers or plates and put the breadcrumbs in one.

4.     In the other grate lime zest with a small zest grater.

5.     To the zest mix yogurt, the juice of the lime, and the dill plus pepper to taste. (I don’t usually use salt but feel free)

6.      Smother both tenders in the yogurt mixture and cover them in the panko breadcrumbs.

7.     Bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes (depends on elevation)

8.     Prepare a plate with spinach and arugula.

9.     When there is about 10 minutes left on the chicken start a cup of water boiling with ½ TSP sesame oil.

10. Follow the directions on the box for the cous cous.

11.   When the tenders are done lay them on the bed of greens and scoop the finished and fluffed cous cous on the side.

ENJOY!!!!