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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Enjoy these Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders, perfectly crunchy and golden, ideal for dipping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Baked, Chicken, Crumbed
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 416 kcal

Equipment

  • baking tray
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Breadcrumb

  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs (Note 1)
  • spray oil

Batter

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoon dijon mustard (or other mustard)
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • to taste black pepper

Chicken

  • 500 g chicken tenderloins (or breast cut into ⅔" / 1.5cm thick slices, lengthwise)
  • spray oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180° fan-forced).
  • Spread panko on a baking tray, spray with oil, then bake for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden. Transfer to bowl.
  • Place a rack on a baking tray.
  • Place the Batter ingredients in a bowl and whisk with a fork until combined. Add the chicken into the Batter and toss to coat.

Crumbing

  • Pick up chicken with tongs and place it into the panko bowl.
  • Sprinkle surface with breadcrumbs, then press down to adhere. Transfer onto baking tray.
  • Spray lightly with oil, sprinkle with a touch of salt (optional). Bake 15 minutes (medium) or up to 20 minutes if gigantic.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately, with Sauce of choice and sprinkled with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

1. Panko are Japanese breadcrumbs which are larger than standard breadcrumbs. 2. HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE: Mix together ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon dijon mustard, 2 tablespoon honey, 1 - 2 teaspoon lemon juice, salt and pepper. 3. MAKE AHEAD: Best way is to toast breadcrumbs, then put chicken in batter, leave up to 2 days. It is ok crumbed up to 24 hours beforehand. 4. Reheating: Best way is to blast in the oven for literally 3 - 5 minutes until just warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 248gCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 42gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 973mgPotassium: 705mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2.9mg
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