Baked Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tomato Sauce

Baked Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tomato Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a great way to enjoy the classic combination of chicken and tomato sauce in a healthier way. With a crispy breaded exterior and a juicy, tender interior, these chicken tenders are sure to be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients (serves 4):

- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup tomato sauce

Cooking tips:

- To make the chicken tenders extra crispy, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can use any other type of hard cheese.
- You can also add some herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture to give the chicken tenders more flavor.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Place the chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
6. While the chicken is baking, heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
7. Serve the chicken tenders with the tomato sauce on the side for dipping.
Appearance and taste:
Baked Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tomato Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that looks as good as it tastes. The chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while the tomato sauce adds a tangy and savory flavor that complements the chicken perfectly. This dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for any occasion.
Type of dish: Main course

3 main ingredients:

- Chicken tenders
- Breadcrumbs
- Tomato sauce