Baked Panko-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey-BBQ Dipping Sauce

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There are breadcrumbs…

And then there are Panko. :) Mmmm…how I love these fabulously crispy and light Japanese breadcrumbs. I honestly don’t know how Americans missed out on them for so long. They do wonders with adding great crunch and texture…especially to baked foods!

So this week decided to make use of the unopened bag in my pantry and make some classic baked chicken fingers. This recipe is definitely one of my favorites. It’s full of subtle flavor, and is relatively quick to throw together. And being that I live in Kansas City – land of all things BBQ – thought I’d be a good little citizen and whip up a simple honey-barbecue sauce to go along with. But I’ve also included some other quick homemade sauce recipes below.

These are definitely “classic” for a reason! Kiddos love them, and adults can love them even more knowing that they’re b-a-k-e-d! :)

Print Baked Panko-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey-BBQ Dipping Sauce ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 from 1 reviews Prep Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Yield: 4 - 6 servings 1 x Print Pin Description You won’t believe the delicious flavor and crunch of these yummy chicken tenders…and they’re not even fried! Detailed recipe and photos included. Scale 1x 2x 3x Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or breast tenders

lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or breast tenders 1 1/2 cup s panko breadcrumbs

s panko breadcrumbs 1 tsp . oregano

. oregano 2 tsp . garlic powder

. garlic powder 1 tsp . smoked paprika

. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp . cayenne

. cayenne 1/2 tsp . kosher salt Honey-Barbecue Dipping Sauce: 1/2 cup favorite barbecue sauce

favorite barbecue sauce 3 Tbsp . honey

. honey 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs

eggs 1/2 cup flour Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with foil and lightly spraying with cooking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl or shallow dish, season the flour with salt and black pepper, and lightly beat the eggs in another shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs with oregano, garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. If using chicken breasts, prepare by putting one breast in between two layers of plastic wrap. Pound to an even thickness of approximately 1/2″. Remove plastic and slice into strips. Dredge tenders in the flour to coat, shaking off any excess flour. Dip the floured chicken tenders into the egg and then coat the chicken tenders with the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips. Bake chicken tenders for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping once part way through the cook time. To prepare sauce, whisk together honey and barbeque sauce in a small bowl until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Notes Adapted from Love and Olive Oil