Baked Firecracker Chicken Tenders
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4.9
Baked Firecracker Chicken Tenders
Description
The chicken breasts are sliced into strips and coated first in flour, then dipped into a mixture of beaten eggs and water, followed by panko crumbs to create a crispy outer layer during baking. The tenders bake at 425°F until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 15 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, a sauce combining hot sauce, both brown and white sugars, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and water is simmered. The sauce is thickened slightly and develops a blend of heat, sweetness, tanginess, and savory notes.
Once baked, the tenders are tossed in the sauce to coat evenly and served warm. They can be enjoyed alone or with ranch dressing as a dip, enhancing the creamy balance to the spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast pounded to ½ inch thickness, boneless skinless
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 egg
- 3 tablespoons water
- ⅓ cup flour
Sauce
- ⅓ cup hot sauce this brand really makes the sauce!, Frank's brand
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 and grease a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Slice chicken breasts into 1-inch wide strips. Add flour and chicken strips to a large zip-lock bag, seal, and shake to coat chicken.
- Place panko in a bowl. In a second bowl whisk together eggs and water. Dip flour-coated chicken pieces into the egg mixture to coat, then toss in the panko crumbs (make sure to coat well) and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Bake chicken for 15-25 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through. While chicken tenders are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium sauce pan combine all sauce ingredients. Stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then reduce to low and allow to simmer until ready to use.
- When chicken is finished cooking, use tongs to toss chicken tenders in the sauce. Serve warm with ranch dressing if desired.
Notes
- Chicken tenders can be served plain or with ranch dressing for dipping.
- Toss chicken in sauce immediately after baking for best coating and flavor.
- Use Frank’s brand hot sauce as specified for flavor, or substitute with a preferred hot sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1621mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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