Baked Chicken Tenders: A Crispy & Healthy Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into strips and pound to an even thickness.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In one dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another dish, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken strip first in flour mixture, then in panko mixture.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg