Healthy Chicken Tenders
Transform classic chicken tenders into a healthier version with whole wheat breadcrumbs and Parmesan, baked to crispy perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip into the beaten egg, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on a greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken strips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-dipping the chicken strips in egg and breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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