Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken strips, featuring a flavorful coating of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, they make a delicious and satisfying meal for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Prepare breading station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs with water, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and seasonings.
- Coat the tenders: Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place coated tenders on the baking sheet, spray the tops with nonstick spray, and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute chicken breasts cut into strips if tenders are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
