Taco Spiced Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
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Taco Spiced Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
Description
Taco Spiced Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders begin with a custom taco seasoning blend featuring cayenne, chipotle powder, onion and garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, sugar, and optional chili flakes. The chicken tenders are marinated in milk combined with the taco seasoning to infuse flavor and tenderness. After marinating, the tenders are coated in an egg wash mixed with milk and Sriracha sauce, then covered in panko breadcrumbs to develop a crunchy, crisp coating in the oven. Baking on a wire rack allows even cooking and crispiness.
This recipe balances the smoky, spicy notes from the seasoning and egg wash with a fresh lime and herb sour cream dip made from sour cream, lime zest and juice, fresh herbs like chives, dill, and parsley, and seasoning. The dip adds a cool, tangy counterpoint to the spicy chicken.
The technique of marinating, double coating with a spicy egg wash and breadcrumbs, and baking on a rack produces tender, juicy chicken with a well-textured crust. This can be served as a main dish or appetizer alongside the vibrant sour cream dip.
Ingredients
Taco Seasoning (makes more than what's required for this recipe)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp crushed chili flakes optional, aka crushed red pepper
Crispy Chicken Tenders
- 2 lb chicken tenders about 12 tenders, 900g
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- panko crumbs
- cooking spray
Spiced Egg Wash / Mix
- 2 egg
- milk approximately 3 tbsp
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce
Lime and Herb Sour Cream Dip
- ½ cup sour cream
- lime zest of 1
- lime juice of 1
- 1 tbsp chives chopped
- 1 tbsp dill chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley curly or flat, chopped
- black pepper generous pinch
- paprika generous pinch
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix contents of the taco seasoning together until well combined. Store in an air tight jar and in a cool dry place until needed.
Crispy Chicken Tenders
- Place the chicken tenders, milk and taco seasoning in a bowl and mix well to combine. Leave it aside for about 1 hour (up to overnight) to marinate. This is optional, but recommended for more flavorful chicken.
- Pre-heat oven to 425 F. Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack over it. Spray the wire rack with oil spray. Set aside.
- Whisk together all the ingredients of the spiced egg wash, in a bowl. Place the panko crumbs on a plate.
- To crumb the chicken tenders, use one hand for the wet coating, and the other for the dry coating. You can easily use tongs or a fork instead for the wet coating.
- Place one chicken tender in the egg wash. Coat it with egg wash on both sides using one hand or tongs. Now transfer it to the plate with panko crumbs.
- With your dry hand, sprinkle some of the panko crumbs over the chicken tender piece and press them down gently. Flip the tender over and sprinkle more panko crumbs and press down gently to ensure it's completely coated. Place it on the prepared tray. Repeat with the rest of the chicken tenders. Do not overcrowd the tray.
- Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes until panko crumb coating turns golden. Flip the tenders over and bake for another 7 - 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool down on the rack.
- Serve with a herb and lime sour cream dip.
Lime and Herb Sour Cream Dip
- Mix all the ingredients together, and season with salt to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12tenders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tenders | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 329IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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