Baked Chicken Tenders
These easy baked chicken tenders are a crispy, savory favorite.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs regular breadcrumbs may be substituted
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper plus more as needed
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place an oven rack on the upper middle shelf and preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a wire cooling rack with cooking spray and place on top of a sheet pan. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.1 1/2 - 2 pounds chicken tenders
- Place the flour in a shallow dish (such as a pie pan) or on a plate. In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs with a splash of water until combined.1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs
- In a third shallow dish, combine the panko, parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Add the olive oil and stir until evenly combined.1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- One at a time, dredge the chicken tenders in flour, gently shaking off any excess. Next, dip in the egg, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, dip into the panko mixture, pressing to coat the chicken tenders generously on both sides. Place on the prepared wire rack.
- Bake in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
