Baked Chicken Tenders
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Baked Chicken Tenders
Description
This recipe starts by lightly toasting panko breadcrumbs in the oven until golden, enhancing their crunch and flavor. Chicken tenderloins (or pieces of chicken breast) are coated in a batter made from egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, flour, salt, and pepper, which helps the breadcrumbs adhere well and adds flavor. Each piece is then pressed into the toasted breadcrumbs, placed on a wire rack to allow air circulation, lightly sprayed with cooking oil, and baked at 400°F.
The result is crispy, golden tenders with a moist interior thanks to the batter’s richness. The use of mayonnaise and mustard in the batter adds subtle tang and moisture, differentiating these baked tenders from plain breadcrumb coatings.
The recipe suggests serving immediately to maintain crispness and offers room to customize the breadcrumb mixture with additional spices or parmesan cheese for extra flavor. These tenders can also add texture and protein to salads or sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces panko breadcrumbs
- cooking spray
- 1 pound chicken tenderloin or chicken breasts cut into pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread panko breadcrumbs evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking oil. Toast the breadcrumbs for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Move from the baking sheet into a bowl. Leave the oven on to bake the tenders.
- Trim and devein the chicken tenders. Set aside. Combine egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, flour, salt and pepper to make the batter. Add the chicken tenders to the batter and stir until the chicken is coated.
- Set a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. One by one, press the chicken tenders into the breadcrumbs until all the sides are coated. Place chicken onto the wire rack. Repeat until all the tenders are coated.
- Sprinkle tenders with salt and pepper and spray lightly with cooking oil. Bake for 15 minutes - do NOT overcook! Serve immediately with the sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and parmesan cheese into the breadcrumb coating.
- Nutrition facts do not include dipping sauces; choose sauces according to your preference.
- These chicken tenders add crunch and protein when included in salads or other dishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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