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Plantain Chicken Tenders (Serves 4)

Most kids I know love chicken strips, and Henry is no exception. Baked chicken strips are an easy weeknight meal with just a short amount of prep time. The dried plantains give them a delicious crunchy coating. This recipe is Henry-approved. If dried plantains are not a staple in your pantry, you can find them at Trader Joe’s. Their plantain chips are pre-salted so no need to add any salt to this recipe. Henry creates a play dough scene while I prepare the Plantain Chicken Tenders. Ingredients 1 lb chicken breast cut into strips 1-½ cups dried plantain chips 1 t ground cumin 1 t ground coriander 1 clove garlic 1 egg 1 T whole milk 1 T olive oil Plantain chips chopped in the food processor. Directions Put plantain chips, spices and garlic into a food processor. Grind until the mixture is in small crumbs. This will be the breading for the chicken. Prepare your breading station with two shallow dishes. I like to use pie plates, one for the