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Healthy Crispy Chicken Tenders (No Oil)
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy American

Healthy Crispy Chicken Tenders (No Oil)

Perfectly crispy oven-baked chicken tenders coated in seasoned crushed cornflakes without any oil. The chicken strips are marinated with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, then coated in egg wash and seasoned cornflake crumbs before baking at 200°C for 18 minutes. A guilt-free, high-protein alternative to fried chicken.

10m Prep
18m Cook
28m Total
2 Servings
high-protein baked crispy-chicken no-oil healthy low-fat cornflakes tenders

Ingredients

  • 400 g chicken breast (cut into strips)
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 100 g cornflakes (crushed)
  • 2 whole eggs (whisked)

Steps

  1. 1
    Cut chicken into strips. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  2. 2
    In a separate bowl, add crushed cornflakes and use the same seasoning. Mix together.
    Tip: Seasoning the crumbs ensures flavor throughout.
  3. 3
    Crack two eggs in a bowl and whisk. Line a baking tray.
  4. 4
    Dip each chicken strip in the egg wash, let it drip, then coat in the cornflake crumbs, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  5. 5
    Bake at 200°C (392°F) for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    Tip: Flip halfway for even crispiness on both sides.
    ~18 min
  6. 6
    Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

350
Calories
40g
Protein
28g
Carbs
5g
Fat
1g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Crispy baked chicken tenders are a healthy reimagining of American fried chicken. Using cornflakes as breading is a popular fitness hack that delivers crunch without deep frying or excessive oil.
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