Truly Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Deliciously golden and crunchy, these Truly Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders are baked to perfection with a secret breadcrumb toasting technique.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Baked, Chicken, Crumbed

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 416 kcal

Equipment

oven
baking tray
whisk
bowl
Tongs

Ingredients

Breadcrumb

1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs Toast before use
Oil spray

Batter

1 egg
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1.5 tablespoon dijon mustard or other mustard
2 tablespoon flour
0.5 teaspoon salt
Black pepper

Chicken

500 g chicken tenderloins or breast cut into ⅔" / 1.5cm thick slices
Oil spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180° fan-forced).
Toast panko - Spread panko on a baking tray, spray with oil, then bake for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden. Transfer to bowl.
Place a rack on a baking tray (not critical but bakes more evenly).
Dredge batter - Place the batter ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined. Add the chicken into the batter and toss to coat.
Pick up chicken with tongs and place it into the panko bowl.
Crumb - Sprinkle surface with breadcrumbs, then press down to adhere. Transfer onto baking tray.
Spray lightly with oil, sprinkle with a touch of salt (optional). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve - Remove from oven and serve immediately, with sauce of choice.

Notes

Panko are Japanese breadcrumbs which are larger than standard breadcrumbs, creating a better crunch. Make ahead by toasting breadcrumbs, then battering the chicken and crumb just before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 248gCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 42gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 973mgPotassium: 705mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2.9mg

Keyword Baked Chicken Tenders, Chicken Tenders, crispy chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Healthy Chicken, oven-baked

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