I lost 132 lbs – my air fryer garlic chicken parm tenders taste so good they feel like a cheat meal without the calories
A FITNESS fanatic has shared one of his go-to recipes for anyone on a weight loss journey.
The influencer, who lost 132 pounds, demonstrated how to make healthy chicken tenders.
In his video, the TikTok user, who goes by Aussie Fitness (@aussiefitness) revealed that each of the garlic parm tenders has “only 125 calories.”
He explained: “[They] taste so good it’ll make you feel like you’re cheating on your diet when you’re not.”
For the first step, he showed his followers how to slice two chicken breasts into 10 strips.
Next, he added teaspoons of salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
He also seasoned the strips of chicken with half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
“On a plate, add cornflakes with grated parmesan cheese, parsley, and a dash of the same seasonings you used before,” he told viewers.
For the next step, he recommended crushing the ingredients into smaller pieces.
“Dip each piece of chicken into flour, then egg, then cornflakes, this will make them extra crunchy,” he explained.
He then sprayed each chicken tender with light cooking oil before adding them to his air fryer.
The food fanatic recommended cooking the chicken for 16 to 18 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping them halfway through.
He also explained that the chicken can be cooked in an oven at the same temperature for 20 to 25 minutes.
Finally, he said: “For the garlic parm coating, turn a pan on heat with light butter, mix garlic, light sweet chili sauce, a bit more parmesan cheese, parsley, and mix it all together.
“Once your sauce is melted coat each piece of chicken individually and that’s it, enjoy.”
He served the tenders with a homemade dip consisting of low-fat Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, and parsley.
TikTok users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the recipe.
“Just cooked them, SO GOOD,” wrote one impressed follower.
Another viewer said: “My family loves them! These are so good! Made them for dinner tonight.”