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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders: 7 Steps to Crunchy Perfection

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  • Author: Sadka
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These EXTRA Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are golden, flavorful, and irresistibly crunchy. Made with a seasoned flour, egg wash, and a toasted panko breadcrumb coating enhanced with Parmesan cheese, these tenders are baked to perfection for a healthier twist on classic fried chicken. Perfect as a finger food or snack, they are easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.3 lb / 600 g Chicken Tenders OR Chicken Breast, sliced into strips & at room temp
  • 1/3 cup / 50 g Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups / 75 g Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 heaped tbsp Butter
  • 1 oz / 30 g Freshly grated Parmesan
  • 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
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • Oil Spray (for baking)

Instructions

  1. Melt 1 heaped tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Stir in 1 1/4 cups (75 g) Panko breadcrumbs and continue frying for about 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs turn light golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Set your oven to 200°C (390°F) to prepare for baking the chicken tenders.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust cayenne to taste).
  4. Arrange three large bowls. In the first bowl, mix 1/3 cup (50 g) flour with 1 teaspoon of the prepared spice mix. In the second bowl, whisk together 1 beaten egg and 2 tablespoons milk. In the third bowl, combine the toasted breadcrumbs, 1 oz (30 g) grated Parmesan, and the remaining spice mix.
  5. Working one at a time, dip each chicken tender first into the seasoned flour, coating it completely. Then dip into the egg wash, ensuring full coverage. Finally, press into the breadcrumb mixture, coating thoroughly on all sides, especially the last layer.
  6. Place the breaded tenders spaced out on a baking tray. For best results, use a wire rack on the tray to allow air circulation underneath. Spray tops lightly with oil spray to encourage browning and crispiness.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden, crispy, and cooked through. If any tenders begin to char, reduce the oven temperature slightly to prevent burning.
  8. Remove tenders from oven and transfer to a cooling rack for a few minutes to allow steam to escape and the coating to crisp further. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
  • Using a wire rack helps achieve maximum crispiness.
  • Letting the tenders cool on a rack prevents sogginess.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 354
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 11.21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.21 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 41.21 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg

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