Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into strips
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire cooling rack on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2: In three separate bowls, set up your station: flour and half the spices in one; beaten eggs in the second; Panko and remaining spices in the third.
Step 3: Dredge chicken strips in flour, then egg wash, then press firmly into the Panko mixture until fully coated.
Step 4: Place the breaded tenders on the wire rack and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Step 5: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and the coating is golden and crispy.
Notes
Using a wire rack is essential for keeping the bottom of the chicken crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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