Crispy Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders
Enjoy these crunchy chicken tenders that are healthier than fried versions but just as delicious!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.3 lb 600g Chicken Tenders or Chicken Breast, sliced into strips & at room temp
- 1/3 cup 50g Flour
- 1 1/4 cups 75g Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 heaped tbsp Butter
- 1 oz 30g freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 Egg beaten
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper or to taste
- Oil Spray
Instructions
- Melt 1 heaped tbsp butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 1/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs and fry until light golden. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp paprika, salt, 1/4 tsp onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper.
- Prepare 3 large bowls. In the first, combine 1/3 cup flour with 1 tsp of the spice mix. In the second, mix 1 beaten egg with 2 tbsp milk. In the third, combine breadcrumbs with 1 oz (30g) parmesan and the remaining spice mix.
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs, ensuring full coating at each stage.
- Place the coated tenders on a baking tray, ensuring they are spaced out. Spray with oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden, crispy, and cooked through. If they start to char, reduce the heat.
- Allow the tenders to cool on a rack for a few minutes to crisp up. Serve with your favorite dip.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or oregano to the breadcrumb mixture.