Golden, crunchy, and oven-baked, these homemade chicken tenders are juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside — perfect for dipping, snacking, or turning into a meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1½ lbs chicken tenders or breasts, sliced
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1 cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup Greek yogurt)
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2 eggs
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk + seasonings (30 mins to 4 hours).
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Set up breading station with flour, egg/mustard, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
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Bread chicken: flour → egg → panko.
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Place on greased wire rack over baking sheet. Spray with oil.
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Bake at 425°F for 18–22 mins, flipping halfway. Broil final 2 mins if needed.
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Rest briefly and serve with dipping sauce.