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Ingredients
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2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder or mild chili powder
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2 teaspoons light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon salt, divided
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10 chicken tenders (about 1 pound)
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20 thin asparagus spears, trimmed
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5 slices bacon, halved
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1 very small cucumber (about 4 ounces)
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¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons buttermilk
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
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Position racks in center and top thirds of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Combine chili powder, brown sugar, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with the spice mixture. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Place 2 asparagus spears on each chicken tender and wrap with 1/2 slice of bacon to hold everything together.
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Bake the chicken on the center rack for 5 minutes. Turn the broiler to high and move the chicken to the top rack. Broil, watching carefully, until the bacon is lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes more.
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Meanwhile, peel cucumber, halve it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Combine in a small bowl with yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the chicken tenders with the dressing.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate dressing (Step 4) for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
207 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
24g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Serving Size 2 chicken tenders & 3 Tbsp. dressing each | |
Calories 207 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Added Sugars 2g | 4% |
Protein 24g | 48% |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
Vitamin A 879IU | 18% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Folate 42mcg | 11% |
Sodium 470mg | 20% |
Calcium 58mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Magnesium 35mg | 8% |
Potassium 406mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.