Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders, with a perfectly crunchy coating and juicy tender meat inside.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
For Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Baking:
- cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly coating it with cooking spray.
- Prepare Bowls: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, whisked eggs and milk, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, toast panko breadcrumbs before coating.
- Gluten-free alternatives can be used for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 tenders
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
