Description
Deliciously crunchy baked chicken tenders with a savory garlic and paprika flavor, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station with three bowls: combine flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the first; beat the eggs in the second; pour breadcrumbs in the third.
- Coat each chicken tender in the flour mixture, shake off excess, then dip into the egg mixture.
- Roll the chicken in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Arrange the breaded tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use crushed cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs and swap the flour with almond or chickpea flour. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg