Description
Crispy oven-baked chicken tenders deliver golden, herb-seasoned perfection with crunchy panko coating. Simple preparation and quick cooking make this classic comfort dish a family favorite you’ll enjoy making repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken tenders, boneless and skinless
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsps milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Set the oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Coating Preparation: Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow dish, then blend breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl for a flavorful breading.
- Breading Technique: Immerse each chicken tender completely in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully coat with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even, crisp layer.
- Baking Configuration: Arrange the breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to promote optimal crispiness, and lightly mist with cooking spray to enhance golden browning.
- Cooking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform cooking and color, until the internal temperature reaches 165F for safe consumption.
- Serving Suggestion: Transfer the golden-brown tenders immediately to a serving plate, pairing with your favorite dipping sauce for a mouthwatering meal.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Breading: Ensure breadcrumbs are completely dry and fresh to maintain maximum crispiness, avoiding moisture that can make coating soggy.
- Maximize Coating Adhesion: Pat chicken tenders completely dry with paper towels before dipping in egg mixture to help breading stick more effectively and create a more uniform layer.
- Temperature Precision: Let chicken sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before breading to promote even cooking and prevent cold spots that might result in uneven texture.
- Customize Seasoning Flexibility: Experiment with alternative spice blends like Italian herbs, ranch seasoning, or smoked paprika to personalize the chicken tenders’ flavor profile and match different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg