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Pickle-Brined Baked Chicken Tenders

These juicy, flavorful chicken tenders are marinated in pickle juice then breaded and baked in the oven or air fryer!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 (1 & 1/4 lbs) chicken tenders or skinless breasts cut into strips
  • 1- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice (enough to cover the chicken)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup seasoned panko
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken in a shallow bowl and cover with pickle juice (enough to cover completely). Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours.
  2. 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.
  3. After 8 hours, drain and dry the chicken completely on paper towels; discard marinade.
  4. Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large baking sheet with generously with oil.
  5. Combine egg, egg white, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
  6. Dip chicken in the egg wash, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% 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.