Description
Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders are classic baked chicken tenders elevated with the bold and savory flavors of an everything bagel seasoning blend, including garlic, onion, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these chicken tenders are perfect for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal served with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ pounds chicken breast tenders
Breading
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup plain bread crumbs (or pork panko crumbs)
- 1½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Wet Mixture
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
Extras
- 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil spray
- Dipping sauces, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; set aside.
- Mix Egg and Milk: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until combined and set it aside.
- Prepare Breading Mixture: In another mixing bowl or plate, combine the flour, bread crumbs, everything bagel seasoning, and paprika thoroughly.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender first into the breading mixture, then into the egg mixture allowing excess to drip off, and finally, roll it again in the breading mixture to coat evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the breaded chicken tenders onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Spray with Oil: Evenly spray the olive oil over the chicken tenders to help them crisp up during baking.
- Bake First Side: Bake the chicken tenders for 10 minutes until starting to brown.
- Flip and Bake Second Side: 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 tenders rest for a couple of minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Using parchment paper or foil on the baking sheet helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- For extra crispiness, panko bread crumbs can be used in place of plain bread crumbs.
- Make sure chicken tenders reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Olive oil spray helps achieve a golden, crispy crust without deep frying.
- The everything bagel seasoning can be homemade by mixing sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried onion, and salt.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue for added flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
