Description
Easy Crack Chicken Tenders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring tender chicken coated in a crispy panko breadcrumb mixture. These delicious tenders are perfect for family dinners, game nights, or even after-school snacks. With their golden-brown exterior and juicy interior, they promise to elevate any meal experience. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an unforgettable treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In three shallow bowls, prepare the egg mixture (beat eggs with salt and pepper), the breadcrumb mixture (combine panko, Parmesan, and garlic powder), and an additional bowl for paprika.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet with space between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg