Crispy Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders
Crispy Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders are the perfect blend of crunchy goodness and juicy flavor. These tender strips of chicken, coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture, are baked to golden perfection, making them a healthier alternative to fried chicken. They’re ideal for family dinners, game nights, or as a satisfying snack. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour (salt and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Slice chicken breasts into tenders. Coat each tender in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Place tenders on the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- While chicken bakes, mix ketchup and honey for dipping sauce.
- Serve hot with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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