Description
Deliciously crispy baked chicken tenders with a flavorful garlic and paprika coating, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station with three bowls: one with mixed flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; one with beaten eggs; one with breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken tender in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the coated tender into the egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the tender in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure coverage.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, allowing space between each piece.
- Lightly spray tops with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, checking for internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the breading mix. You can also use an air fryer for a quicker cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg