Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are oven-baked strips of juicy chicken with a golden, seasoned crust, offering the satisfying crunch of fried chicken in a healthier, mess-free form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray
- Optional dips: ketchup, honey mustard, ranch, BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220 °C (425 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and set a wire rack on top.
- Set up breading stations: mix flour with salt and pepper; beat eggs in a second bowl; combine panko, garlic powder, paprika, and Parmesan in a third.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Place on the baking rack or sheet.
- Spray tops of tenders with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temp is 75 °C (165 °F).
- Let cool slightly and serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Add cayenne or chili flakes for spicy tenders.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs if needed.
- Marinate in buttermilk for extra tender chicken.
- Cook in air fryer at 200 °C (400 °F) for 10–12 minutes, flipping once.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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