Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but adds flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with oil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- To make gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven for added crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with adjustments)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg