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finishes recipe of homemade chicken strips

Healthier Chicken Tenders

These baked chicken tenders are truly crispy and juicy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Inactive time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast tenderloins OR boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoon favorite hot sauce
  • 1 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs regular or whole wheat
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Spread breadcrumbs on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown (4-5 minutes). Remove from oven and pour into a medium bowl.
  • Mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne iin a separate bowl.
  • In a third bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Take a piece of the chicken and dip in flour until coated. Then, dip in the eggs. Last, coat in breadcrumb and spice mixture and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with each piece of chicken.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and eat with favorite dipping sauce!
Keyword chicken, fingers, fried chicken, healthier, nuggets, strips
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