Baked Chicken Tenders
Baked Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins (or whole chicken breasts*)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 cup cornflake crumbs (or finely crushed cornflakes or crackers)
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 large eggs beaten with 2 tablespoons water
- cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
If using whole breasts, cut them into ¾-inch strips. Season the strips or tenderloins with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- 3
In a bowl, combine flour and seasoned salt. In a second bowl, whisk eggs with water.
- 4
In a third shallow dish, combine cornflake crumbs, bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt & pepper (more to taste).
- 5
Dip the chicken in flour, shaking of any excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture gently pressing to adhere.
- 6
Place the chicken on the prepared pan and generously spray with cooking spray or oil.
- 7
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)




