Pickle-Brined Baked Chicken Tenders
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4.8
Pickle-Brined Baked Chicken Tenders
Description
This recipe involves marinating chicken tenderloins (or breast strips) in dill pickle juice for 8 hours, which infuses the meat with a mild tang and juices it up. After brining, the chicken is patted dry to ensure the coating adheres well. An egg wash seasoned with salt and pepper helps the breadcrumb-panko mixture cling evenly, creating a crunchy crust when baked.
The baking method uses a preheated oven at 425°F to achieve browning both below and above, turning the chicken midway for even cooking. Spraying oil on the chicken and baking sheet promotes crispiness without deep frying. The result is juicy chicken tenders with a coating crisped by the seasoned crumb mix, with a subtle pickle flavor background.
These tenders can be served as a snack, in sandwiches, or paired with dipping sauces. The method avoids frying, offering a baked alternative that still delivers a crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken tenderloin or skinless breasts, cut into strips, 1 1/4 lbs
- 1- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice (enough to cover the chicken)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 1 egg large, white
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Place chicken in a shallow bowl and cover with pickle juice (enough to cover completely). Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Spray the chicken on both sides with oil. Cook in batches in a single layer 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- After 8 hours, drain and dry the chicken completely on paper towels; discard marinade.
- Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large baking sheet with generously with oil.
- Combine egg, egg white, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
- Dip chicken in the egg wash, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess.
- Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and spray the top generously. Bake in the lower third of the oven until the bottom is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and bake 6 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tenders | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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