Extra Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

Name: Extra Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup water for brine; 1 tablespoon kosher salt for brine; 0.5 tablespoon sugar; 2 pound chicken tenderloins; 1 teaspoon kosher salt for spice mix; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 piece eggs; 2 cup panko breadcrumbs

by CJ Joe 5.0

15 min
Prep: 37 min
Ready in: 4
Servings: Easy
Level

Quick brine

Mix ¼ cup water with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and ½ tablespoon sugar. Add chicken tenderloins and stir.
Make spice mix

Combine 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder with ½ teaspoon cayenne.
Coat

Whisk flour, eggs, water, and 2 teaspoons spice mix into batter. Combine panko with remaining spice mix. Dip tender in batter, press into panko. Place on wire rack over a sheet pan.
Bake

425°F. Spray tenders with oil. Bake 15 minutes, flip, spray again, bake 5–6 more minutes until golden.