Baked Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Tenders
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning flour with salt and pepper and placing it in a bowl. Beaten eggs mixed with water serve as a binding layer, followed by a breadcrumb mixture incorporating Italian-style breadcrumbs, panko, grated Parmesan, and seasoning for texture and flavor. Each chicken tenderloin is dipped in flour, egg, and then coated in breadcrumbs, then arranged on a sprayed sheet pan.
Melted butter is drizzled atop the coated tenders to help crisping during baking at 425°F. An optional broil for 2-3 minutes can deepen color. The finished tenders exhibit a golden-brown, crunchy crust with moist chicken inside. This method avoids frying yet achieves a similar crispy texture with less oil.
They can be served immediately and are suitable for casual lunches, dinners, or kids’ meals. The cheese in the coating adds a subtle savory note that enhances the breading.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenderloin raw
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- 2 egg
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Place the flour in a medium bowl along with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.
- Place the eggs in a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water and whisk until smooth.
- Place the Italian breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Dip each chicken tender in flour, then coat in egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Repeat the process with all the chicken, and place the tenders in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the tenders, then spray the chicken with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until coating is golden brown and chicken is cooked through. If you prefer a darker coating, you can broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1697mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 448IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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