Description
Discover the perfect homemade baked chicken tenders that are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station: place 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 first in the flour, shake off excess, then dip in the eggs. Finish by pressing into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
- Place the coated chicken strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between pieces.
- Spray the chicken tenders lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil to help them brown.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the coating is golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pound thicker strips to even thickness for consistent cooking. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. To freeze, layer tenders on a baking sheet to flash-freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg