Description
A quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love, featuring tender chicken tenders with a crispy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken tenders: 1 lb (about 450 g)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (100 g)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk or a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken tender in flour, dip in eggs, and cover with breadcrumbs, pressing to ensure they stick.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the chicken tenders rest for a few minutes before serving with dipping sauces and sides.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Preheat the oven for even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to prevent steaming.
- Flip the tenders halfway through baking for even crispiness.
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F or 75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, easy dinner, family meal, quick recipe