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17) Crispy Oven-Fried Dill Pickle Chicken Tenders

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup crushed dill pickle chips
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Pour pickle juice and buttermilk over tenders in a bowl. Chill 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Mix panko, crushed pickles, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on a plate.
  3. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Remove tenders from brine and shake off excess.
  4. Dip each tender in egg, then press firmly into the panko mix.
  5. Place on a greased baking sheet and brush or spray lightly with oil.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes, flip once, until golden and cooked through.