Original Tenders Recipe
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Ingredients
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CHICKEN TENDERS
Method
CHICKEN TENDERS
- 1
Prep and preheat
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels and set aside.
- 2
Dredging stations setup
In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne (if using). In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs until well combined.
- 3
Parmesan breadcrumb mix
In another shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4
Coat the chicken
Dip each chicken tender first into the seasoned flour, letting any excess shake off. Then dip into the buttermilk-egg wash, letting excess drip off. Finally dredge in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
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Arrange and oil
Place coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly brush or spray with vegetable oil to help with browning.
- 6
Bake until golden
Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the tenders are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If needed, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispness, watching closely.
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