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Parmesan Baked Chicken Fingers

Super crispy parmesan baked chicken fingers marinated in buttermilk and baked to crispy perfection! These baked chicken tenders are way better than the fried version. And of course, healthier!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Marzia

Ingredients

For the baked chicken finger:

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 and 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts or tenders
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour all purpose flour works fine too
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten (or 1 egg + 2 egg whites)
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

For the sriracha honey mustard sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce I used Kraft's Honey Hickory Smoked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon sriracha sauce

Instructions

  • for the sriracha honey mustard sauce: Place all ingredients in a medium bowl, give it a good stir until the sauce is mixed well. Additional sriracha can be added for more heat. Store covered in the refrigerator while you prepare the baked chicken fingers.
  • For the baked chicken fingers:
    Pour the buttermilk into a large bowl. If using chicken breasts, pound down till they're thinner and cut into strips. If using boneless, skinless chicken tenders - cut lengthwise in half. Add the chicken strips to the bowl and stir to coat with the buttermilk. Cover tightly and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
    Place 2 racks spaced apart near the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone pad. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
    In a shallow baking dish, combine the flour, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another shallow baking dish, pour the beaten eggs. Place the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a third baking dish. Coat each chicken tender in flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip in beaten eggs and drip off excess. Lastly, roll in the breadcrumb mixture, shaking off any excess. Place chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet. Spray each strip with nonstick spray on both sides, this prevents the breading from staying raw.
    Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each piece over and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes. Baking times vary depending on the thickness of chicken. Make sure yours is cooked through. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat at 300 degrees F for a few minutes in a toaster oven.
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