Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a coating mixture by combining panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Set up breading stations: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumb mixture in a third.
- Dip each chicken tenderloins into the flour, then the eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to adhere and arrange coated chicken strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the chicken tenders with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use chicken tenderloins for the most tender and evenly cooked tenders.
- Ensure the coating adheres well by pressing gently when breading.
- Spraying with oil before baking enhances crispiness.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg