Description
Crispy homemade baked chicken tenders are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy chicken breast with a crunchy panko coating that delivers satisfying flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game day snacks, or casual gatherings, these tenders are incredibly easy to make and are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into tender-sized strips.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with whisked eggs, and a third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in the panko mix.
- Place the breaded tenders on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165?F (75?C).
- Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg