Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthier alternative to the classic fried tenders. They are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and baked to perfection, resulting in a crunchy exterior with tender, juicy chicken inside.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the chicken: Dip each chicken tender in the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray.
- Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden.
- Serve: Serve the crispy baked chicken tenders hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra crunch, you can mix in some crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs into the coating mixture.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning to your preference by adding herbs like thyme or oregano.
- These chicken tenders are great for meal prepping and can be frozen after baking for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
