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Homemade Chicken Tenders

Homemade Chicken Tenders

Delicious Homemade Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy, and easy to prepare, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet with Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch thick strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt for seasoning flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt for seasoning eggs
  • 2 cups plain panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt for seasoning breading
  • cooking spray I recommend olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425℉ (215℃). Place an oven-safe baking rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Trim off all fat and tendons from the chicken tenderloins. If using boneless skinless chicken breasts, trim any fat and cut them into 1-inch wide strips.
  • Whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon seasoned salt in one shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, whisk 3 large eggs with ¼ cup water and ½ teaspoon seasoned salt. In a final shallow dish, combine 2 cups plain panko bread crumbs and 1 teaspoon seasoned salt.
  • Dip each chicken strip into the flour, then into the egg wash, and finally into the panko mixture, ensuring even coating. Place breaded strips onto the prepared baking rack.
  • Lightly spray the surface of the breaded chicken tenders with cooking spray. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉ (74℃).

Notes

Bread crumbs must be panko for the best texture. For an egg-free option, use mustard instead of eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 36gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 1.3mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword baked chicken, chicken tenders, crispy chicken strips, Easy Chicken Recipe, Homemade Chicken Tenders, Weeknight Dinner
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