Crunchy Chicken Tenders

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

For a delicious alternative to fried chicken, try these crunchy chicken tenders that are dipped in crushed cereal and baked golden.

Ingredients

cooking spray
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
3 cups crushed cornflakes
6 skinless, boneless chicken tenders

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2 Mix flour, basil, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Mix egg and water together in another bowl. Pour crushed cereal into a third bowl.
3 Dip each tender in the flour mixture first, shaking off excess. Dip in egg and then in crushed cereal. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 10 to 12 minutes on each side.