Baked Chicken With Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon table salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large egg whites, slightly beaten
• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 3/4 cup water, boiling
• 12 medium sun-dried tomatoes, without oil
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 mix wheat germ, 1.2 teaspoon salt and pepper and pour into a flat bowl.
• 3 place beaten egg whites in another bowl.
• 4 dip each piece of chicken in egg whites, then in wheat-germ mixture to coat.
• 5 place pieces on baking sheet which has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• 6 bake for 20 minutes, or until done -- this will depend on the size of the tenders.
• 7 meanwhile, pour boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• 8 put tomatoes and water, roasted red peppers (may sub pimento), vinegar and remaining salt in a blender and blend until smooth. taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 heat sauce in microwave or sauce pan and pour over chicken.
• 10 we prefer to serve the sauce on the side as a dip -- .