Description
Chicken tenders are a beloved comfort food that combines juicy chicken strips with a crispy, golden crust. This easy recipe makes it simple to whip up a batch at home, whether for family dinners or game day gatherings. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll create mouthwatering tenders that pair perfectly with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy a delightful crunch in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Slice chicken breasts into strips about one inch wide.
- In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dredge each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then dip in egg wash, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place coated strips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with your choice of dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 strips (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before cooking. - Swap breadcrumbs for panko for an even crunchier texture.