Everything Bagel Chicken Strips

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Crispy baked chicken tenders coated in panko and everything bagel seasoning for that signature salty, savory crunch in every bite. Ready in 30 minutes, no deep fryer required.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: servings

Author: Krista Teigen

Ingredients

1½- 2 lbs raw chicken tenders
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 egg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, everything bagel seasoning, salt, and pepper.
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water.
1 egg
Dip the tenders into the egg mixture. Then, dip them into the bagel seasoning mixture, coating them completely. Use a fork or your fingers to press the mixture into the tenders.
1½- 2 lbs raw chicken tenders
Place the strips on a large sheet pan. Spray or drizzle olive oil over the strips.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Cook time varies by thickness, so thinner strips may finish closer to 12 minutes while thicker ones need the full 15. Start checking with a thermometer at that mark.
No tenders on hand? Chicken breasts work too; just slice them into even strips first, so they cook at the same rate.
Watching sodium? Look for a reduced-sodium everything bagel blend, or make your own and adjust the salt to taste.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheating in the oven or air fryer (not the microwave) is what keeps that crunch alive.

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