Ingredients
- Chicken Tenders: 1 pound
- Flour: 1 cup
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2, beaten
- Paprika: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cayenne Pepper: 1-2 teaspoons, to taste
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Nashville Hot Seasoning (for sauce): 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In one shallow bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly spray the parchment paper with olive oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Dredge each chicken tender first in the seasoned flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Cook to Perfection: Place the breaded chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Finishing Touches: While the chicken is baking, melt butter in a small pan over low heat, then stir in the Nashville hot seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Brush the hot sauce generously over the baked chicken tenders and serve with ranch or coleslaw.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-coat the tenders by dipping them back in the egg and breadcrumbs before baking.
- If the hot sauce is too spicy, reduce the cayenne or hot seasoning for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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