Description
These crispy baked chicken tenders are a healthier take on classic fried chicken strips, offering a crunchy, flavorful coating without deep frying. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then baked to golden perfection with a drizzle of olive oil. An easy, family-friendly recipe ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 500 grams (1 pound) chicken breast strips
Breading
- 100 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 150 grams (1.5 cups) breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the chicken tenders to a crispy finish.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breast strips dry with paper towels to help the coating adhere better and promote crispiness while baking.
- Set up breading station: Arrange three shallow bowls—one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. This setup streamlines the breading process.
- Bread the chicken strips: Coat each chicken strip first with the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally press it into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture to evenly cover all sides.
- Prepare for baking: Lay the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tenders to promote browning and crisp texture during baking.
- Bake the chicken tenders: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispiness on both sides.
- Serve: Remove the tenders from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Pair with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry helps the breading stick better for a crispier result.
- Flipping the tenders halfway through baking ensures they cook evenly and brown nicely on all sides.
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil for a different flavor and health benefits.
- For an extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- Leftover chicken tenders can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
