Easy Weeknight Dinners - Baked Panko Chicken Tenders

Name: Easy Weeknight Dinners - Baked Panko Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken tenders; 1 cup Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs; 1/3 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Seasoning; 1 small bottle Frank’s Red Hot Sauce as a marinade

by Kristi

8 servings

40 min

These baked panko chicken tenders are the perfect addition to your weeknight meal cycle. Easy, delicious, and packed with crispy, crunchy goodness, they’re a hit with both kids and adults.

Quick and Easy Meal Idea for Families - Baked Panko Chicken Tenders

How To Keep The Breading On During Frying

Don’t you hate it when the breading of your chicken tenders falls off as soon as it hits the steamy oil? I know I do! After some trial and error, I think I have it figured out. YAY!!

The secret is to firmly press the panko breadcrumbs onto the chicken after dredging it in flour and egg. Letting the coated chicken rest for a few minutes before cooking also helps the breading stick better. Now, you can finally enjoy perfectly crispy chicken tenders too!

Why Should You Marinate Your Chicken

Marinating the chicken beforehand (even just 15 minutes) allows the flavors to fully infuse, making the tenders incredibly juicy and flavorful. The marinade not only tenderizes the meat but also ensures that every bite is packed with deliciousness. For best results, let the chicken soak up the flavors longer if you have the time!

Easy Weeknight Dinners - Panko Chicken Tenders

Baked Panko Chicken Tenders Recipe

Yields: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Quick and easy weeknight dinner idea for families!

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenders
1 cup Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Seasoning
1 small bottle Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, as a marinade

How To Make Crispy Chicken Tenders with Panko

Toss 1 pound of chicken tenders into a bowl with 1 bottle of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce for at least 15 minutes to marinade.
Combine Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs, flour, salt, black pepper, and Slap Ya Mama Seasoning in a pie dish.
Remove chicken tenders from the marinade and toss in the batter mixture.
Coat chicken tenders, place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees, and bake to crunchy perfection!

OPTIONAL

If you choose to fry these panko chicken tenders, coat chicken tenders, place them in a preheated frying pan with oil, and fry them to crunchy perfection!

Serve with green beans mixed cooked with bacon bits and mashed potatoes or french fries. Dinner is served in 30 minutes!

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Quick and Easy Meal Idea for Families - Baked Panko Chicken Tenders

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Recipe details

Yield 8 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 25 Minutes Total time: 40 min

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Toss 1 pound of chicken tenders into a bowl with 1 bottle of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce for at least 15 minutes to marinade.
Combine Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs, flour, salt, black pepper, and Slap Ya Mama Seasoning in a pie dish.
Remove chicken tenders from marinade and toss in batter mixture.
Coat chicken tenders, place in preheated oven at 350 degrees and bake to crunchy perfection!

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