Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Crispy Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a seasoned, crunchy coating. This healthier alternative to fried chicken combines simple ingredients for a flavorful experience that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare the seasoned flour by mixing flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Set up a dipping station by beating the eggs in another shallow bowl. Dip each chicken tender in flour, then eggs, and finally coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders on a greased baking tray, ensuring space between each piece. Lightly spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Bake the chicken tenders for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden-brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Store any leftover tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best crispy texture.
- For gluten-free options, substitute flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg