Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or traditional breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese and spices.
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, then lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- For extra crispiness, finish in an air fryer at 400°F for about 10 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and crispy.
- You can customize the seasoning with herbs like thyme or parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 330 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg