Description
Learn how to make delicious Oven Fried Chicken Tenders at home with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside – a family favorite!
Ingredients
- – 1 pound (454 g) chicken tenders
- – 3 large eggs, beaten
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot sauce
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire
- – 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- – 2 1/2- 3 tablespoons (38 ml) seasoned salt
- – 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cornstarch
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) paprika
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) cayenne pepper
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) black pepper
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) garlic powder
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
- – Non-stick cooking spray
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- – Optional: Lemon wedges for garnish and serving
Instructions
- Set your oven to a temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl of moderate size, combine the eggs, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce by whisking them together, then set this mixture aside.
- Place the flour, seasoned salt, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into a paper bag, then shake it to ensure everything is well combined.
- Gently pour the milk into the flour mixture, using a fork to stir and form crumbs.
- Coat each chicken tender first in the flour blend, then in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are covered, before dipping it back into the seasoned flour to thoroughly coat. Arrange each piece on a baking tray lined with parchment paper that has been misted with oil.
- Once all the chicken is coated, allow them to rest for about 10-15 minutes until the coating is set.
- Generously spray the tops of the chicken with a non-stick spray and drizzle vegetable oil over them.
- Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Serve with lemon wedges, and feel free to squeeze lemon juice over the chicken if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken tenders, try double coating them by dipping them back into the seasoned flour mixture after the initial egg coating.
- To ensure even cooking, space out the chicken tenders on the baking tray and avoid overcrowding.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and seasonings to suit your taste preferences. If you prefer a healthier option, bake the chicken tenders at a slightly lower temperature for a longer period of time.
