Description
Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful chicken tenders coated with a savory blend of everything bagel seasoning, paprika, and breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. This dish offers a delicious twist on classic baked chicken tenders with a crunchy seasoned crust and juicy interior, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ pounds chicken breast tenders
Breading
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
- 1½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Batter
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
Other
- 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil spray
- Dipping sauces, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; set aside.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until combined, then set it aside.
- Mix Breading: In another bowl or plate, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, everything bagel seasoning, and paprika, mixing well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Coat Chicken Tenders: Dip each chicken tender first into the breading mixture, then into the egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip off, and finally roll it again in the breading mixture for a double coating.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly to ensure crispiness.
- Spray with Olive Oil: Lightly spray the chicken tenders evenly with olive oil spray to promote browning and crisp texture during baking.
- Bake First Side: Bake the tenders for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Flip and Bake Second Side: Flip the chicken tenders over, spray again lightly with olive oil, and continue baking for 8 more minutes, or until the tenders are golden brown and have an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Everything bagel seasoning typically contains garlic, onion, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds, contributing to the tender’s bold flavor and crunchy texture.
- Use plain breadcrumbs or pork panko crumbs as alternatives for different textures.
- Spraying olive oil helps achieve a golden brown and crispy coating without deep frying.
- Ensure the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F to guarantee it is fully cooked.
- Serve with ranch, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauces for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 304 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 546 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 157 mg
