Description
Breaded chicken tenders from Pioneer Woman offer a crispy, golden-brown delight packed with irresistible flavor. Perfectly seasoned and baked to crunchy perfection, these tenders will make you the hero of family dinner with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken tenders
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ⅓ cups panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (1.7 ounces / 48 grams) finely shredded parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Position the oven rack in the upper-middle section and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Coat a large wire cooling rack with non-stick spray and position it over an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet.
- Create three separate shallow dishes: first for flour, second for whisked eggs, and third for seasoned panko mixture. In the panko dish, blend breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder. Drizzle olive oil over the breadcrumb mixture and thoroughly incorporate.
- Generously season chicken tenders with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper on both surfaces.
- Individually dredge chicken tenders through flour, ensuring complete and even coverage. Dip each floured tender into whisked eggs, then carefully roll in seasoned panko mixture. Press breadcrumbs gently to create a consistent, adherent coating. Gently tap to remove excess breading.
- Arrange coated chicken tenders on prepared wire rack, maintaining space between each piece to promote uniform cooking and crispy texture.
- Roast in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 165°F (75°C). Tenders should develop a golden-brown exterior. If browning occurs too rapidly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
- Remove from oven and optionally garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley. Accompany with preferred dipping sauces like honey mustard, marinara, ranch, pesto, or barbecue sauce.
Notes
- Master crispy techniques that turn ordinary chicken into extraordinary dinner magic.
- Baking rack transforms ordinary cooking into professional-level culinary experience.
- Panko breadcrumbs create extraordinary crunch impossible with standard breading.
- Parmesan cheese delivers secret weapon for maximum flavor and perfect coating adherence.
- Customize seasoning profiles to match your family’s unique taste preferences.
- Quick preparation ensures delicious meal without complicated kitchen marathon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg