Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden-brown chicken tenders baked to perfection, offering a healthier alternative to fried versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free bread crumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken strip in the flour, dip in the eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray or drizzle a little olive oil on top of the strips.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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