Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders: The Best Guilt-Free Delight
Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. Perfect for a guilt-free meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken tender first into the egg, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For extra crunch, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders, Guilt-Free Chicken, Healthy Chicken Recipe