Description
Crispy and delicious homemade baked chicken tenders, providing a healthier twist on the classic fried version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken strip in the flour, dip it in the eggs, then coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the tenders with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to experiment with different breadcrumb types.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 240mg