Crack Chicken Tenders
Crack Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, juicy chicken coated in a crispy, flavorful crunch. Perfect for family dinners or game days, these easy-to-make tenders promise to satisfy your cravings without the guilt. With their delightful blend of spices and simple ingredients, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistibly tasty treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into tenders and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up your breading station: one bowl with flour and another with panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
- Coat each chicken tender in flour first, then breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle with warm chicken broth mixed with lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg