Chicken

Crispy Chicken Tenders

Name: Crispy Chicken Tenders
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken tenderloins; ½ cup Buttermilk; 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black pepper; generous coating Cooking spray

⏱ 12 min🌡 400°F / 204°C

Juicy, crunchy chicken tenders with a perfectly seasoned panko crust — crispier than most restaurants.

Ingredients

Chicken tenderloins

or breast cut into strips

1 lb

Buttermilk

sub: milk + 1 tsp vinegar

½ cup

Panko breadcrumbs

1 cup

Smoked paprika

1 tsp

Garlic powder

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

½ tsp

Cooking spray

essential

generous coating

Chef tips

💡Buttermilk marinade is key — it tenderizes the meat and helps breading stick

💡Press panko firmly — light breading falls off, pressed breading stays on

💡Generous cooking spray on both sides — this is what makes them crispy without oil

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