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9) Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders

Crunchy outside, juicy middle, no deep fryer required. I used to think "crispy" meant dropping food into hot oil. It doesn't. A 425°F oven and a little drizzle of olive oil on top gets you most of the way there, with a lot less mess and zero oil burns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds chicken tenders
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the milk. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in another bowl.
  5. Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture.
  6. Press the chicken into the breadcrumb mix until coated on all sides.
  7. Place the coated tenders on the baking sheet.
  8. Drizzle olive oil lightly over the top.
  9. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.