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Baked Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Crispy baked chicken tenders coated in a flavorful everything bagel seasoning blend, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal served with your favorite dipping sauces.

Ingredients

Chicken Tenders

  • 1½ pounds chicken breast tenders

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk

Dry Ingredients & Seasoning

  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Finish

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil spray
  • Dipping sauces (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure a hot environment for crispy baking.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set it aside for the breaded chicken tenders.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until fully combined and set aside.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another mixing bowl or shallow plate, mix together flour, bread crumbs, everything bagel seasoning, and paprika.
  5. Coat Chicken Tenders: Take each chicken tender and first dredge it in the breading mixture, then dip into the egg mixture allowing excess to drip off, and finally roll it again in the breading mixture for a double coating.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place all coated chicken tenders evenly spaced on the lined baking sheet.
  7. Spray with Olive Oil: Lightly spray olive oil evenly over the chicken tenders to promote browning and crispiness.
  8. Bake First Side: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until the coating starts to crisp.
  9. Flip and Continue Baking: Flip each tender over, spray the other side with olive oil spray, and bake for an additional 8 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the chicken tenders rest a couple of minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Double coating the chicken tenders ensures a crispy and flavorful crust.
  • Spraying with olive oil helps achieve the golden brown color without deep frying.
  • Ensure chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
  • Customize dipping sauces according to your preference for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/baked-everything-bagel-chicken-tenders-recipe/