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Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders in a basket and on a white plate
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Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders

Tender white meat chicken tenders, breaded in buttermilk, corn flakes and spices and baked (not fried) to perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream + 2 teaspoon lemon juice OR 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups crushed Corn Flake Cereal crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine milk or cream with lemon juice, let stand for 10 minutes. OR use buttermilk
  • Combine spices and crushed cornflakes in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Dip chicken tenderloins in buttermilk then coat in corn flake mixture.
  • Lay on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until chicken's internal temperature is 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
  • Serve with hot melted butter, Ranch, Honey Mustard or BBQ Sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g