Here’s a crispy, golden, oven-baked panko chicken tenders recipe—crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and much healthier than frying 🍗✨
🍗 Crispy Baked Panko Chicken Tenders
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp oil (or cooking spray)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Set oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
2. Prepare coating stations
- Bowl 1: Flour + salt + pepper
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs + garlic powder + paprika
3. Coat the chicken
- Dip each strip in flour → egg → panko mixture
- Press gently so crumbs stick well
4. Arrange & bake
- Place on tray with space between pieces
- Lightly drizzle or spray with oil
👉 Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through
🔥 Tips for EXTRA Crispiness
- Toast the Panko breadcrumbs in a pan for 2–3 minutes before coating
- Use a wire rack on the tray for airflow
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
🍯 Dipping Sauce Ideas
- Honey mustard
- Garlic mayo
- BBQ sauce
- Chili sauce
🌟 Optional Variations
- Add grated parmesan to panko for cheesy crust
- Use chili flakes for a spicy kick
- Air fryer: 180°C for 12–15 minutes
✅ Result: Crunchy outside, tender inside—without deep frying.
If you want, I can give you a KFC-style spicy version or a healthy high-protein version next.
