Chicken Tenders (4) Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Eggs & Milk
Breadcrumbs & Parmesan
Oil & Finishing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- 2
Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized tenders, about 3–4 inches long and 0.5–0.75 inches thick.
Dredging Station
- 3
In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until smooth.
- 4
In a second shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Coating
- 5
- 6
Coat the egg-covered chicken in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even layer on all sides.
Baking
- 7
Place coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- 8
Lightly spray or drizzle the tenders with a little oil to help crisp the coating.
- 9
Bake for 12–15 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 3–5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden.