Dino Dan Paws Lunch

Turn chicken tenders into dinosaur claws with Panko bread crumbs and some almonds.

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Ingredients

• Chicken Tenders Recipe:
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs (you can use traditional bread crumbs or make your own)
• 1 lb. chicken tenders
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 8 sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup red grapes
• 1/4 cup curly lettuce
• 4-5 cherry tomatoes
• Dino Egg Recipe
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup beet juice from the can
• 2 cups curly leaf lettuce

Directions

1. Step 1

   Beat the egg in a medium bowl until well combined. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.

2. Step 2

   Dip the chicken tenders in the beaten egg and coat completely. Transfer one tender at a time to the bread crumbs. Roll the chicken in the bread crumbs to cover completely. Place the coated chicken on a cutting board until ready to cook. Tenders may be made to this point up two hours in advance and covered in the refrigerator.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add all of the tenders to the hot pan. Cook the tenders, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the tenders to a paper-towel-lined plate. Press the almond slices to one end of the tender to look like a nail. Tenders may be eaten warm or cold.

4. Step 4

   Arrange some lettuce in a small container. Place the dino egg and cherry tomatoes on top. Add some grapes and two chicken fingers.

5. Dino Egg Recipe:

   Follow these steps to make Dino Eggs.

6. Step 1

   Place the eggs in a small saucepan and add enough water to completely cover the tops of the eggs. Bring the water just to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and cover the saucepan. Let stand covered for 20 minutes.

7. Step 2

   Drain the water and rinse the eggs until cool enough to handle. Lightly crack the eggshells all over--do not peel the egg shells. Place the eggs in a medium bowl. Pour the beet juice over the eggs, adding enough water to just cover. Place the eggs in the refrigerator overnight.

8. Step 3

   Arrange the lettuce on serving plates to look like a nest. Peel the eggs and place an egg or two in each nest.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 354
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 318mg
• Sodium: 239mg
• Total Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 5g
• Protein: 35g