Description
Crispy and flavorful Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders baked to perfection, combining tender chicken breast with a zesty mixture of everything bagel seasoning, breadcrumbs, and paprika for a delicious homemade meal that's perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ pounds chicken breast tenders
Wet Mix
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
Dry Mix
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
- 1½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Finishing
- 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 for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until fully combined, then set aside.
- Prepare Dry Mixture: In another bowl or shallow plate, mix flour, bread crumbs, everything bagel seasoning, and paprika thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken tender first into the dry breading mixture, then into the egg mixture letting excess drip off, and finally roll again in the dry mixture for a crisp coating.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the breaded chicken tenders evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Oil Spray: Lightly spray the chicken tenders with olive oil spray to encourage browning and crispiness.
- Bake First Side: Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to start cooking through and browning the exterior.
- Flip and Continue Baking: Flip the tenders over, spray again with olive oil, and bake for an additional 8 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the chicken tenders rest for a couple of minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Everything bagel seasoning typically includes garlic, onion, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds, which adds a deliciously bold flavor.
- Using plain bread crumbs or pork panko breadcrumbs works well to get a crispy crust.
- Olive oil spray helps achieve a golden, crunchy texture without deep frying.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of chicken tenders to ensure they reach 165˚F for safe consumption.
- Try serving with favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or spicy mayo 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
