Crunchy Chicken Tenders

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This chicken is dipped in crushed cereal, then baked. A delicious alternative to fried chicken with a great crunch!

Submitted by Tess
Published on January 29, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
6 tenders
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 pinch dried basil

  • 1 pinch chili powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 3 cups crushed cornflakes

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken tenders

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Mix flour, basil, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Mix egg and water together in another bowl. Pour crushed cereal into a third bowl.

  3. Dip each tender in the flour mixture first, shaking off excess. Dip in egg and then in crushed cereal. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 10 to 12 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403 Calories
7g Fat
43g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 187mg 62%
Sodium 504mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 41g 82%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 15mg 81%
Potassium 386mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.