Description
Crispy and flavorful Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders baked to golden perfection, coated with a savory blend of everything bagel seasoning, paprika, and breadcrumbs. A quick and easy dinner that pairs perfectly with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Breading
- 1½ pounds chicken breast tenders
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
- 1½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil spray
For Serving
- Dipping sauces, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the wet mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined; set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In another bowl or plate, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, everything bagel seasoning, and paprika.
- Bread the chicken tenders: Dip each chicken tender first into the dry mixture, then into the egg mixture allowing excess to drip off, and finally back into the dry mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the breaded chicken tenders evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply olive oil spray: Spray the chicken tenders evenly with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake initially: Bake the chicken tenders for 10 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Flip and continue baking: Flip the tenders over, spray again with olive oil, and bake for an additional 8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and serve: Remove the tenders from the oven, let them rest for a couple of minutes, and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Everything bagel seasoning adds a delicious savory flavor with notes of garlic, onion, sesame, and poppy seeds.
- You can substitute plain bread crumbs with panko for extra crunch.
- Use a cooking thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165˚F.
- If you prefer extra crispy tenders, spray a little more olive oil before baking the second side.
- These tenders reheat well in the oven or air fryer for leftovers.
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
