Description
These Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful baked chicken tenders coated in a crunchy breading seasoned with everything bagel seasoning, paprika, and a touch of breadcrumbs. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they make a delicious, easy-to-make main course served with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders
- 1½ pounds chicken breast tenders
Breading
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
- 1½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon paprika
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 to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together one large egg and ¼ cup milk until well combined; set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl or plate, mix ½ cup flour, ¼ cup plain bread crumbs, 1½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, and 1 teaspoon paprika together thoroughly.
- Coat Chicken Tenders: Dip each chicken tender first into the dry breading mixture, then into the egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip off, and finally roll it again in the dry breading to ensure an even coating.
- Arrange Tenders: Place the breaded chicken tenders evenly on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching.
- Apply Olive Oil: Spray the chicken tenders evenly with 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil spray to help achieve a crispy texture during baking.
- Bake Initial Side: Bake the tenders in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to start cooking through and crisping the coating.
- Flip and Bake Other Side: Flip each chicken tender over carefully, spray again with olive oil, and bake for an additional 8 minutes or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest Chicken: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the chicken tenders rest for a couple of minutes to allow the juices to settle.
- Serve: Serve the crispy everything bagel chicken tenders warm with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Everything bagel seasoning adds a flavorful and crunchy boost with garlic, onions, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds.
- If you prefer extra crunch, use pork panko crumbs instead of plain bread crumbs.
- Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F to ensure it’s fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Spraying the tenders with olive oil helps achieve a golden, crispy texture without deep frying.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat juicy.
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
