These crispy baked chicken tenders are breaded with seasoned panko crumbs for that extra crunch factor. Baking means there's no guilt of frying!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
172 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
Step 2
Place egg in a shallow dish. Place panko, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a large zip-top freezer bag and mix well.
Step 3
Dip 2 chicken strips into egg, then place into panko mixture and shake to coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Step 4
Spray each chicken tender with cooking spray twice.
Step 5
Bake tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip and continue to bake on opposite side until no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
Step 6
Broil tenders in the preheated oven for extra crunch, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
Step 7
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Step 8
Gather all ingredients.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon ground paprika
cooking spray
4 skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch strips lengthwise