Dinner for 4
Chicken Tenders
Breaded chicken tenderloins bake on a sheet pan until crisp outside and safely cooked inside.
$8.17for 4 servings
$2.04 per serving$8.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken tenders$4.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $6.44Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp water
- vegetable oil (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and lightly oil a large baking sheet.
- Mix the flour, panko, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs with the water in a second shallow bowl.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin in egg, then coat it with the flour mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway.
- Check that the thickest pieces reach 165 F before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken tenders for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.80/lb less at typical prices
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