Looking for an alternative to deep fried chicken? How about chicken your kids will eat, that tastes better than frozen? Get all the crispiness of fried by baking instead.
Crunchy Chicken Tenders Recipe
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ tsp granulated garlic
½ tsp Adobo seasoning
½ tsp thyme
¼ tsp salt and pepper
¼ cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
2 eggs, beaten or ½ cup egg beaters
1 Tbsp milk or water
1 package of chicken tenders
Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Cover a cooking sheet with aluminum foil and spray generously with cooking spray. Gather 3 shallow bowls: In 1st bowl, combine flour, garlic, Adobo seasoning, thyme, salt and pepper. In 2nd bowl, beat eggs and add milk. In 3rd bowl, combine combine Panko crumbs and cheese.
Using a fork, pick up one chicken tender and coat with flour mixture, shake off excess. Next dip it into the eggs, then into the bread crumbs. Repeat with the remaining chicken tenders. Be sure to coat evenly during each step. Arrange chicken into a single layer, on the prepared cooking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Remove cooking sheet from the oven, turn over each chicken tender to brown the other side.
Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the chicken looks golden brown. Make sure internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees. Serve immediately.
Makes approximately 2 – 3 servings.
Green Apple Dietitian Tips
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces
- Cut into smaller chunks and toss into a green salad
- Serving size is 2-4 chicken tenders based on the size of each tender
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