Oven-Baked Crunchy Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients: 1 ½ - 2lbs. Chicken tenderloins 1 cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup cornmeal ¼ cup almonds or cashews, finely chopped ¼ cup panko crumbs 2 tablespoons spiced seasoning* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 egg whites, lightly beaten Salt and black pepper to taste 3 medium sized sweet potatoes ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Grill seasoning** *Spice Seasoning – we used a combination of garlic powder, chipotle powder, sweet paprika and onion powder **Grill seasoning – found in the spices aisle of your grocery store or, to make your own, combine 3 tbls fresh coarse ground black pepper, 1 tbls coarse salt, 1 tbls onion powder, 1 tbls garlic powder, 1 tbls ground coriander, 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Store with other spices and use as needed. (Elizabeth Carrion)

Step 1: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into fries. The smaller the cut, the faster they will bake.

Step 2: Liberally, sprinkle grill seasoning to taste. Mix well. Add ¼ cup olive oil and mix again.

Step 3: Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft. Baking time varies depending on cut size of fries.

Step 4: While sweet potatoes are baking, prepare your chicken fingers. Add salt and pepper to taste to the chicken.

Step 5: In a bowl, separate egg whites from the egg yolks and beat lightly with fork.

Step 6: Place flour in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, almonds, panko crumbs and spiced seasoning.

Step 7: Dip chicken in egg, then dredge crumb mixture and place on a baking sheet.

Step 8: Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Step 9: Serve with your favorite salsa.