Description
Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken Tenders with Maple Sriracha Dipping Sauce are a deliciously crunchy twist on a classic favorite. These tender chicken strips are coated in a nutty pumpkin seed crust, providing an irresistible texture that pairs perfectly with the sweet and spicy maple sriracha sauce. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrition, this dish is ideal for family dinners, game days, or casual gatherings. Impress your guests and elevate your meal experience with these flavorful tenders!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chicken breasts into tender-sized pieces; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, pulse pumpkin seeds and panko breadcrumbs until coarse; transfer to a plate.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl until frothy. Dip each chicken piece in egg wash, then coat in the pumpkin seed mixture.
- Arrange coated tenders on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- While baking, mix maple syrup, sriracha, and lime juice in another bowl for the dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg