Chicken Tenders

Facts

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips (about 1-inch wide) You will end up with about 5 strips per breast
• 4 tablespoons butter
• vegetable oil cooking spray

Instructions:

• Step 1: Preheat your oven to 435 degrees Fahrenheit and set aside a sheet pan.
• Step 2: In a large bowl or plastic Ziploc bag, add the flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Toss or stir well to combine.
• Step 3: Add the chicken strips to the flour mixture and toss very well to coat.
• Step 4: Add the butter to the sheet pan and place it in the oven to preheat until the pan is hot and the butter is melted.
• Step 5: Distribute the butter over the pan using a spoon or pastry brush, and place the coated chicken strips in the butter on the sheet pan.
• Step 6: Spray the tops of the chicken strips with the vegetable oil cooking spray just before placing the pan in the oven.
• Step 7: Turn the chicken strips after 10 minutes in the oven. Spray with a small amount of additional vegetable oil cooking spray when you turn them, if needed.
• Step 8: Bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until both sides are crispy and the chicken tenders are cooked through.
• Step 9: Serve immediately with your favourite side dishes!