Description
Delight in crispy, golden-brown chicken tenders baked to perfection, seasoned with garlic and paprika for a flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it warm up.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In a separate bowl, mix seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the coated tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add a finishing touch: Lightly spray or drizzle olive oil over the tenders.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For added flavor, refrigerate coated tenders for a few hours before baking. Consider using an air fryer for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg