These crispy oven-baked chicken tenders are a healthier alternative to fried chicken, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Author:Kimberly
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders:
1lb chicken tenders
1cup breadcrumbs
1/2cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Egg Wash:
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
Dipping Sauce:
1/2cup ketchup
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
Bread the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the egg wash, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Bake: Place the breaded chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, honey, and Dijon mustard for the dipping sauce.
Serve: Serve the crispy chicken tenders hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
For extra crispy tenders, you can spray or drizzle the breaded tenders with olive oil before baking.
Feel free to customize the seasoning in the breadcrumb mixture to suit your taste preferences.