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Herb-Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders

BakedEasyPrep 15 minCook 20 minServes 4
Herb-Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders

Crisp without the fryer: almond flour and panko bake into a golden herb crust over juicy chicken tenders.

Ingredients

  • 1½ chicken tenders (about 1.5 lb)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 olive oil spray

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment and set a wire rack on top if you have one.
  2. Mix the panko, almond flour, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  3. Pat the tenders dry. Dip each one in the beaten egg, then press into the crumb mixture to coat all sides.
  4. Arrange on the rack or pan without crowding. Spray lightly with olive oil.
  5. Bake 18–20 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and the thickest tender reads 165°F.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before serving so the crust sets.
Serve with: a big green salad, roasted broccoli and honey mustard for dipping.

Crumb sticks best when the tenders are patted very dry first. For extra crunch, toast the panko in a dry pan for 2 minutes before breading.

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