Oh, dear me – I’ve just had one of the best dinners ever!
I took inspiration from Love and Olive Oil (amazing website, btw – look at THIS!) and their recipe for Baked Panko Chicken Tenders – check theeeeeese babies out:
The smell coming from the oven as these baked was incredible! Lets back up a second, shall we? I used a three step approach when making the baked, panko breaded chicken tenders:
- Dip chicken tenders in flour, seasoned with S&P. Shake off excess flour.
- Dip tenders in 2 egg whites whisked with a splash of soy sauce & water.
- Dip tenders in panko bread crumbs seasoned with: S&P, garlic powder, onion powder, chili pepper, paprika, dried parskey and dried mustard.
I then placed the tenders on a foil lined & non-stick sprayed cookie sheet, baked for 6 minutes then flipped and baked for an additional 6 more. The result? Perfection in chicken tender form! No need to ever order chicken tenders at a restuarant again – you’ve got a delicious, HEALTHY, easy alternative with this recipe. Mmmm, I seriously wish I had more – we ate all of them though 
A note on Panko bread crumbs: you’ll find them right next to the other bread crumbs at the store. They get super crunchy and crispy and are absolutely perfect for when you want that “fried” crunch, without having to fry anything!
I was looking for something to serve with dinner and my eye fell on a lone box of Jiffy corn bread in the pantry. Really, is there anything better than old school Jiffy corn bread? I’m certain there’s not! I also had a small dish of BBQ sauce to dip my tenders in. I didn’t use much though – the taste of the tenders by themselves was spot on.
Oh, HOW could I forget? My mom called me on my way home today to tell me that mangoes were on sale at the store near my house – 2 for $1, sweet! Guess what popped into my head? Blended mango smoothie! So smooth, so creamy, so sweet. 1 mango, splash of water, sprinkle of sugar – whir that baby up in a blender and you’ve got a delicious, tropical dessert in no time 
Shredding Level 2 is on the agenda tonight before LOST! Wish me luck – Jillian is a BEAST!
By the way guys – I loved hearing about your favorite jobs today. Seems like the people you work with really make a good job, that much better. I completely agree with that!
So, these Panko Breaded Baked Chicken Tenders were a serious hit with Ben and I. What dish have you had and just LOVED this past month?
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That mango smoothie is to die for!!
I LOVE your pictures! I’ve made chicken tenders with panko crumbs too- they are just the crunchiest- love it!
Good luck with the shred!
I love panko breadcrumbs, and will never go back to the regular ol’ kind. They produce such a great crunchy crust!
Hi! New to your blog. I found my way over to you from the blog stalker.
I want to try barney butter! I have never seen it on the shelves by me.
My best meal that I really enjoyed this month…. hmmm…. had to have been the Creme Brulee French toast.
I have added you to my loop of reading!
Mango Smoothie?! Sounds heavenly!!!
Hi! I’m a new reader to your blog, love it! Those chicken tenders look delish, I think I am going to make them tomorrow night! I bet my 3 year old would love them! And that mango smoothie.. yum! That looks equally as delish, again, I am going to try it.
My favorite dish from the past few weeks is by far this baked chicken parmesan: http://weight-watchers-points-recipes.blogspot.com/2009/04/baked-chicken-parmesan.html INCREDIBLE! The chicken was crispy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. I can’t wait to make it again!
Hi, I’ve been “lurking” on your blog for awhile now and I love it! I also live in the mid-west and it’s fun to read a mid-west based blog. I just bought some panko bread crumbs last week and have been trying to think of ways to use them, thanks for the idea!
Those chicken tenders look AMAZING! I definitely have to try those one day. I always see Panko crumbs at the grocery store and always intend to buy them, but never do. Hmm, seems we have some chicken in the freezer, too, so I may make them sooner rather than later!
The mango smoothie looks delicious as well. I don’t have a blender, but I may try a smoothie with my magic bullet one of these days. I have a few almost-ripe mangoes just waiting to be cracked open!
As for my favourite dish lately … hmm, it would have to be my warm black bean cakes. I am completely in love with the black bean and to have them in cake form, well sign me up!
yummmmmmmm those chicken tenders look absolutely amazing! love panko!
Thanks for sharing your recipies! The other day your brussel sprout pictures looked so good I decided to make them that evening!
Have a wonderful rest of your week!
Lauren
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Great recipes! For the beginner cook- what temperature do you set your oven to for the chicken tenders, as well as the brussel sprouts?
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Glad you commented! Go midwest!
The magic bullet would be PERFECT for a blended mango!
Angie: You can set your oven at 350 degrees for the chicken tenders and 400 degrees for the brussel sprouts – good luck!