Lightly coated in mayonnaise and dipped in seasoned panko breadcrumbs, they bake to golden perfection in just 15 minutes, staying moist and crunchy thanks to a clever mayo seal!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees f. Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Coat chicken tenders with mayonnaise.
1 pound Chicken Tenders, 3 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
Add panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, basil, black pepper, and salt to a shallow bowl and mix well.
3/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, 1 teaspoon Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Basil, 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Coat each tender with the breadcrumb mixture and place them on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, turning once. The chicken should be 165 degrees when cooked through. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Breadcrumbs: Use pre-seasoned breadcrumbs and save yourself one step.
Chicken: Try boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast tenders.
Air fryer option: Cook for 5 - 6 minutes on each side. Cooking time may vary depending on the model of the air fryer. Want something a little more spicy? Try these hot buffalo-style Chicken Tenders.
Seasoning: Use Italian seasoning to add flavor to the panko breadcrumbs.