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Panko Crusted Chicken Tenders

Easy and delicious Panko Crusted Chicken Tenders are great for any day of the week. Tender chicken wrapped up in a seasoned panko crumb with parmesan cheese. Served with a chili lime dipping sauce for a pack of punch!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chicken recipes, chicken tenders, easy recipes, kid friendly recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 466kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the dipping sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • Juice of one lime

For the chicken tenders

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce and lime juice. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In a large shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, sweet paprika, oregano, black pepper and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Whisk the two eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Add the chicken tenders to the whisked eggs and coat completely. Next, coat the chicken tenders in the panko bread crumb mixture. Repeat for all chicken tenders and lay on a clean plate.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep sided skillet about 2 inches up the side. Bring it up to temperature and add one chicken tender to see if it's ready for frying. It will sizzle if it's ready. Add about 1/2 of the chicken tenders to the hot oil. Cook for about 2 minutes and then flip over the chicken tenders and cook for about 2 more minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat cooking for remaining chicken tenders and drain them on paper towels as well.
  • Serve chicken tenders hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Panko Crusted Chicken Tenders
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 466 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 182mg61%
Sodium 1255mg55%
Potassium 572mg16%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 551IU11%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 236mg24%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.