Description
Crispy, juicy chicken tenders baked to perfection, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station: In one bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third, mix the breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on a baking sheet: Place the breaded chicken strips on a sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add a crisp touch: Lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil to enhance crispiness.
- Bake: Put the chicken in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
These tenders are versatile; serve with dipping sauces or salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, baked chicken, family dinner, easy recipe, healthy chicken