Description
These easy Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are the best quick dinner ideas when you need something simple crunchy and healthy. Perfect for parties weeknight meals or kid-friendly snacks these golden tenders cook fast and deliver delicious flavor every time. A great easy recipe to save for busy days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl.
- Combine breadcrumbs Parmesan garlic powder paprika salt and pepper in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Place tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle or spray with olive oil.
- Bake until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use panko for extra crunch.
- Add cayenne pepper for heat.
- Air fry for faster cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg