Pickle-Brined Baked Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 12 (1 & 1/4 lbs) chicken tenders or skinless breasts cut into strips
- 1- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice (enough to cover the chicken)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko
- cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Place chicken in a shallow bowl and cover with pickle juice (enough to cover completely). Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours.
- 2
After 8 hours, drain and dry the chicken completely on paper towels; discard marinade.
- 3
Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large baking sheet with generously with oil.
- 4
Combine egg, egg white, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
- 5
Dip chicken in the egg wash, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess.
- 6
Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and spray the top generously. Bake in the lower third of the oven until the bottom is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and bake 6 minutes, until golden.
8 min - 7
Air Fryer Directions:
- 8
Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Spray the chicken on both sides with oil. Cook in batches in a single layer 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
5 min
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
