Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders: The Best Healthy Comfort Food
Enjoy these crispy baked chicken tenders that are a healthier alternative to traditional fried options. Perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection, they are sure to satisfy any comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs.
- In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the tenders with cooking spray before baking.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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