These Heart Healthy crispy chicken tenders are on the healthy food menu! This is a heart healthy chicken recipe that turns a fast food classic into a quick and easy healthy meal. Boneless chicken breast tenders are coated in panko breadcrumbs and savory spices, then baked to golden-brown perfection. Perfect for a balanced, diabetic-friendly meal or a high protein snack!
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Heart healthy lunch recipes are faster and tastier when you make one of our healthy chicken tender recipes! Start by blending panko bread crumbs and spices for a crunchy and flavorful coating. Lightly bread healthy chicken strips using low calorie chicken breast meat. Than bake in the oven for 12 minutes, or you can make Air Fryer Chicken Tenders. Both of these chicken fingers recipes are low calorie, low fat, and low cholesterol. Plus healthy chicken tenders are high protein. Healthy breaded chicken recipes are easy to cook and great for healthy meal prep lunch ideas.
Baking healthy chicken tenders is easy and requires only a few minutes of prep work. Just dip chicken strips in a bowl of beaten eggs before coating the chicken with seasoned breadcrumbs. To keep the chicken strips healthy, bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes. They won't feel greasy and they will taste like healthy fried chicken tenders.
Crispy chicken recipes that are heavily breaded and deep fried typically contain a lot of fat and calories. But baked chicken recipes can give you the same flavor and crunch while being much healthier. We use skinless boneless chicken breasts, which are low in saturated fat and are a lean source of protein. By coating the chicken in panko bread crumbs, it creates a crispy coating without the need to fry the chicken in lots of oil. That allows you to enjoy fast food favorites without the guilt.
When baking chicken tenders, cooking times may change based on the thickness of the chicken. This recipe calls for baking for 12-15 minutes at 375 degrees but oven temperatures vary so check the chicken for doneness on the earlier end of the timeframe. To make sure the chicken is fully cooked, cut into it and check if the meat is white and juices run clear. Avoid overcooking the chicken or it may be dry.
Whether you’re looking for healthy heart lunch ideas or you plan to eat these healthy chicken fingers at home for lunch and dinner, here are a few recipes that compliment this breaded chicken recipe:
This healthy chicken tenders recipe uses heart-healthy canola oil spray and skips deep-frying, reducing saturated fat low and sodium. This heart healthy recipe was developed in the Health eCooks Test Kitchen and meets our evidence-based diet guidelines for heart, weight, and blood sugar management, reviewed by registered dietitians.
Recipe yields 6 servings
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, paprika, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Dip chicken into egg and then toss into panko mixture.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Chicken is a great protein option for lunch, as it fills you up and gives you energy to plow through the rest of your day. We have many chicken recipes for lunch that mimic lunch box favorites but are made healthier! For other healthy lunch ideas, try these healthy salad recipes.
