Crispy Oven Tenders (Printer-Friendly Layout)
Tender chicken strips, crisped up in the oven with a crunchy panko layer—easy, healthy, and a hit with everyone.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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Slice 450 g of chicken breast or tenders into strips about 2.5 cm wide
→ Coating
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Beat 2 large eggs till smooth
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100 g of panko or any regular dry breadcrumbs
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1 teaspoon paprika
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper, ground
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Optional: 30 g grated Parmesan for an extra kick
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
→ Finishing
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Olive oil spray to lightly mist
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Let the chicken cool for just a few minutes before you dig in. Enjoy them nice and hot with whatever dips you love.
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Set your oven at 200°C. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning them halfway so they cook evenly. They’re done when the outside’s golden brown and the inside’s cooked through (aim for 74°C in the thickest part).
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Lay your coated chicken pieces on your baking tray or wire rack with some space between each. Spray a little olive oil on top—this helps them get that awesome golden color.
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Grab a baking tray and line it with parchment or a silicone mat to save clean-up headaches. Pop a wire rack on top if you have one—it really helps the chicken get crispier.
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Dip each piece of chicken into the egg so it’s covered but not dripping. Then roll it in the crumb mix, pressing gently so it sticks. Want a seriously crunchy bite? Dip it again in egg and crumbs for double coating.
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Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over your chicken strips before you start breading—they’ll taste even better.
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In one bowl, whisk up the eggs. In another, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan if you’re using it, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper till it’s all blended.
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Cut away any funky bits from the chicken and slice it up into even strips around 2.5 cm wide. If you’re using tenders, you can skip the cutting.
# Extra Tips and Tricks:
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Using both egg and crumbs twice means your chicken comes out extra crunchy.
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A wire rack keeps your chicken from getting soggy underneath, so they get crispy all over.