Chicken Tenders
A classic dish for kids and adults alike
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips (about 1-inch wide) You will end up with about 5 strips per breast
- 4 tablespoons butter
- vegetable oil cooking spray
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 435 degrees Fahrenheit and set aside a sheet pan.
- 2In a large bowl or plastic Ziploc bag, add the flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Toss or stir well to combine.
- 3Add the chicken strips to the flour mixture and toss very well to coat.
- 4Add the butter to the sheet pan and place it in the oven to preheat until the pan is hot and the butter is melted.
- 5Distribute the butter over the pan using a spoon or pastry brush, and place the coated chicken strips in the butter on the sheet pan.
- 6Spray the tops of the chicken strips with the vegetable oil cooking spray just before placing the pan in the oven.
- 7Turn the chicken strips after 10 minutes in the oven. Spray with a small amount of additional vegetable oil cooking spray when you turn them, if needed.
- 8Bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until both sides are crispy and the chicken tenders are cooked through.
- 9Serve immediately with your favourite side dishes!