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Chicken Tenders
  • 10 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp basil, dried
  • 1 C whole wheat bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 C water
  • 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, or chicken tenders
  • 1/2 C whole wheat flour

Directions

Mise en place

  • Measure out all ingredients

Prepare

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Mix the chili powder, dried basil, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl or dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and water until well combined.
  • Place the whole wheat flour in a third bowl.
  • Pick up a piece of chicken and lightly coat in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs to lightly coat on all sides.
  • Place the coated chicken tenders on a sheet tray lined with foil and bake for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Serve

  • Serve warm with the Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce.

Recipe in Action

  • 4 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Baking chicken tenders instead of frying is a great way to limit the amount of saturated fat consumed

Cultural Facts

Chicken tenders are a popular fast food snack that originated at a restaurant in Savannah, Georgia.

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