Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders – No Fry, All Crunch!

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These crispy baked chicken tenders are golden, juicy, and perfectly seasoned — all the satisfying crunch of fried chicken with none of the mess, oil, or guilt.

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📝 Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs chicken tenders or sliced chicken breasts

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for GF)

• Cooking spray or olive oil

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep Your Station

• Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

• Set up 3 bowls:

1️⃣ Flour

2️⃣ Beaten eggs

3️⃣ Panko + Parmesan + garlic powder + paprika + salt + pepper

2. Bread the Chicken

• Dredge each tender in flour, then egg, then panko mix.

• Press breadcrumbs in firmly for max crunch.

3. Bake It Crispy

• Place on lined sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.

• Bake 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions:

Dip in honey mustard, ranch, or buffalo sauce. Serve with fries, salad mix, or in wraps.

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💡 Tips for the Reader:

• Use a wire rack over the sheet pan for extra crispiness.

• Want gluten-free? Use almond flour and GF panko.

• Freeze extras pre-bake for easy lunches later.

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📦 Recipe Card

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Cuisine: American

Diet: Kid-friendly, High Protein, GF option

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💰 Shop This Recipe

• 🍗 Sheet pan + wire rack set 

• 🧂 Panko breadcrumbs

• 🧀 Parmesan cheese shaker

• 🥄 3-bowl dredging station trays 

• ✨ Avocado oil spray 

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