appetizer essentials: spicy chicken tenders

Name: Appetizer Essentials: Spicy Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 pound(s) chicken tenders, or chicken breasts cut into strips; ## THE MARINADE; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) salt kosher salt, fine grind; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly squeezed; ## THE BREADING; 1 cup(s) panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup(s) finely grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika, sweet or hot, your choice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Dec 30, 2018

I was home alone, and decided on something simple yet yummy. So, I looked around the spice racks, came up with some ideas, and then made some marinated chicken tenders, and served them with two different sauces. So yummy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 pound chicken tenders, or chicken breasts cut into strips
THE MARINADE
1 large egg
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt kosher salt, fine grind
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly squeezed
THE BREADING
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika, sweet or hot, your choice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

How To Make appetizer essentials: spicy chicken tenders

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You may have your own fav dipping sauce that you use things like chicken tenders… these are the two that I used: My spicy beef/pork sauce: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-condiment-essentials-spicy-beef-pork-sauce.html?r=4 My spicy burger sauce: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/spread/sauce-essentials-spicy-burger-sauce.html?r=2
Step 3

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
Step 5

Add the chicken tenders, and place into the fridge for about 90 minutes.
Step 6

Chef’s Tip: I usually pour the marinade into a Ziploc bag, and then throw in the tenders. Every 10 minutes or so, I go in the fridge, and give the bag a squeeze.
Step 7

While the tenders are in the fridge, mix together the breading ingredients, using a shallow bowl.
Step 8

About 20 minutes before baking, place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
Step 9

Remove the tenders one at a time, shake off the excess marinade, and coat with the breading mixture.
Step 10

Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and give each one a bit of space.
Step 11

Chef’s Note: When finished discard the remaining breading and marinade.
Step 12

Place in the preheated oven, until cooked through, and the crust is a golden brown, about 20 – 22 minutes.
Step 13

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 14

Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy.
Step 15

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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