Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge chicken tenders in the flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Arrange tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheese and bacon bits on top if using. Return to oven until cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra flavor, season the flour mixture with your favorite spices.
- Use panko bread crumbs for extra crunch.
- Serve with ranch, honey mustard, or your preferred dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg