Chicken Tenders Recipe
Choice of greens, apple sauce, and French fries
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Breading and Seasonings
Cooking
Sides (Choice of)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat and prep
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 2
Prepare chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut into 1-inch wide tenders (about 1 lb total). Pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Set up dredging stations
In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs with the milk. In a separate bowl, place flour. In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Dredge chicken
Dip each chicken tender first in flour, then in the egg-milk mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Cooking
- 6
Bake chicken
Bake on a middle rack at 425°F (220°C) for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until the coating is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Prepare greens
While chicken bakes, rinse the mixed greens and pat dry. They are ready to serve as a simple side or tossed lightly if desired.
Serving
- 8
Prepare sides
Portion the apple sauce into small bowls. If using French fries, bake them according to their package directions until crisp and golden.
- 9
Plate and serve
Serve each chicken tender with your choice of greens, apple sauce, or French fries on the side. This keeps the meal kid-friendly and customizable.
