Description
Irresistible Homemade Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food that combines juicy chicken with a crispy, golden coating. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or a simple weeknight treat, these tenders are easy to prepare and sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable experience that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: Ketchup for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chicken breasts into even strips.
- Set up a breading station: in one bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper; in another bowl, whisk eggs; in a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder and paprika.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Arrange breaded chicken on the baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg