Ingredients
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 lb chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into strips
Breading:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray for coating
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken into strips if using breasts.
- Prepare the Breading Stations: Beat eggs in one bowl. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Season the Chicken: Season tenders with salt and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each strip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line with parchment paper or a baking mat. Use a wire rack for crispiness.
- Arrange the Chicken: Place tenders on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Chicken Tenders: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray tenders with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let tenders rest before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
