Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it.
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch wide strips, keeping sizes uniform for even cooking.
- In a shallow dish, mix panko, Parmesan (if using), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk to create an egg wash.
- Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil for extra crunch.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For an extra crispy texture, double coat the chicken tenders by repeating the egg and breadcrumb process.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for best crunch.
- Spraying with cooking spray enhances browning.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for even crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Less Oil, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg