Description
Crispy oven baked chicken tenders that are juicy inside, golden outside, and easy to make without frying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare three bowls for breading: place the flour in the first bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together in the second bowl, and mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
- Coat each chicken strip first in the flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally press it into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Lightly drizzle or spray the tenders with olive oil to help them crisp up.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the tenders rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy version.
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning adds extra flavor to the coating.
- Crushed cornflakes can be used instead of breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes to keep them crispy.
- Freeze cooked tenders for up to 2 months and reheat directly from frozen in the oven.
- Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 4 to 5 tenders)
- Calories: 442
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 438 mg
- Fat: 17.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.1 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 38.9 g
- Cholesterol: 201 mg
