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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

Golden, crunchy oven-baked chicken tenders with a light panko-Parmesan coating—juicy inside, shatter-crisp outside, and ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • olive oil spray, for coating

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and set a wire rack on top for best crisping.
  • Set up two shallow bowls: beat eggs in one; in the other, combine panko, Parmesan (if using), garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pat chicken dry. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Dip each strip in egg, letting excess drip off, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so crumbs adhere. For extra crunch, repeat egg and crumb dip (double coat).
  • Arrange breaded tenders on the wire rack with space between. Lightly mist tops with olive oil spray.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, flip, mist again, and bake 10–13 minutes more, until golden and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C).
  • Rest 3–5 minutes, then serve with favorite dipping sauces (honey mustard, BBQ, ranch).

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 32gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Baked Chicken Tenders, Chicken Strips, Crispy Chicken, Healthy Dinner, Meal Prep
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