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8) Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Roasted Cauliflower

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders or 1.25 lb boneless breasts sliced
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: lemon wedges and dipping sauce ranch or honey mustard

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment; toss cauliflower with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread out.
  2. Mix panko, Parmesan, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
  3. Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then press into panko mixture to coat.
  4. Place tenders on the baking sheet, drizzle remaining oil over them, and bake 15–18 minutes, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
  5. Roast cauliflower alongside for 20–25 minutes until tender and browned at edges; serve with lemon and sauce.