Description
Golden Crispy Chicken Tenders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, boasting a satisfyingly crispy exterior that encases juicy, tender chicken. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, these tenders are easy to prepare and fully customizable to suit your tastes. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with a delicious dipping sauce for a mouthwatering experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Cooking spray
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips about the size of your index finger.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika and garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, mix soy sauce and honey in a bowl for dipping sauce; adjust sweetness as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg