Crispy, oven-baked chicken tenders made with seasoned panko breadcrumbs and juicy chicken — the perfect family-friendly, better-than-fried comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs chicken tenders or sliced chicken breast
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 cup flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 cups panko breadcrumbs
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½ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
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Olive oil spray or melted butter
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
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Set up breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, panko + Parmesan + seasoning in a third.
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Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then panko. Press firmly to coat.
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Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet or wire rack. Spray tops with oil.
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Bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
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Rest 2 minutes, then serve hot with dipping sauce.