Description
Simple recipe for making chicken tenders crispy without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Cut the chicken breasts into uniform tender shapes, about 1 inch thick.
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes.
- In the first dish, place the flour.
- In the second dish, whisk the eggs and water together.
- In the third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured tender into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Coat the tender thoroughly in the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Spray the tops of the tenders lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet before arranging the tenders.
- Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: crispy chicken, baked tenders, healthy chicken, breaded chicken, easy dinner