Baked Chicken Tenders
Delicious baked chicken tenders with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and a dash of salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Prepare a dredging station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumb mixture in a third.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in eggs, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the coated chicken tenders on it, spacing them out.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the flour mix. For heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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