High Protein Spicy Chicken Tenders

Elevate your mealtime with these irresistibly crispy and flavorful High Protein Spicy Chicken Tenders! Perfectly marinated in a zesty blend of Greek yogurt, hot sauce, and bold spices like paprika and cayenne, these chicken tenders boast tender juiciness on the inside and a golden, crunchy coating of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on the outside. Baked to perfection for a guilt-free, protein-packed meal, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or post-workout refuels. Serve these spicy tenders with your favorite dipping sauce and garnish with fresh parsley for a dish that's as stunning as it is satisfying. Whether you're meal prepping or cooking for the whole family, this high-protein recipe is an absolute winner!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken tenderloins
• 120 grams Greek yogurt
• 50 ml Hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 100 grams Panko breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0 as needed Olive oil spray
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create a spiced marinade.

Step 3

Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl and mix until they are fully coated with the marinade. Let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 4

In a shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well.

Step 5

Take each marinated chicken tenderloin and dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Lightly spray the chicken tenders with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.

Step 7

Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 75°C or 165°F).

Step 8

Remove the tenders from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(839.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1159.0

Total Fat 24.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 299.5mg	0%
Sodium 5337.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 142.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 756.4mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1452.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.2%

Protein: 49.2%

Carbs: 31.6%