Baked Chicken Tenders: A Crispy & Healthy Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil spray
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Instructions for Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch thick.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk and milk; marinate chicken strips for at least 30 minutes.
- In another dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Remove chicken from the marinade; coat each piece first in the flour mixture and then in the panko mixture.
- Place tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Optionally broil for extra crispiness.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg