Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these baked chicken tenders. With a crispy golden exterior and juicy, flavorful chicken inside, they are perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with your favorite dipping sauces, these tenders will quickly become a household favorite. Enjoy the delightful aroma as they bake and savor every crunchy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station: In one bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, shake off excess, then coat in egg wash before pressing into breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated tenders on a greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spritz with olive oil spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg