Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders: Easy Recipe for a Healthier Meal
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthier alternative to fried chicken. Perfectly seasoned and baked to crispy perfection, they make for an easy meal the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated tenders on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For extra crunch, spray the chicken with cooking spray before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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