Pickle-Brined Baked Chicken Tenders
These juicy, flavorful chicken tenders are marinated in pickle juice then breaded and baked in the oven or air fryer!
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Ingredients
- 12 (1 & 1/4 lbs) chicken tenders or skinless breasts cut into strips
- 1 - 1/4 cup dill pickle juice (enough to cover the chicken)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko
- cooking spray
Steps
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Place chicken in a shallow bowl and cover with pickle juice (enough to cover completely). Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours.
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After 8 hours, drain and dry the chicken completely on paper towels; discard marinade.
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Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large baking sheet with generously with oil.
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Combine egg, egg white, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
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Dip chicken in the egg wash, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess.
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Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and spray the top generously. Bake in the lower third of the oven until the bottom is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and bake 6 minutes, until golden.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Spray the chicken on both sides with oil. Cook in batches in a single layer 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | - | - | |
| - 1/4 cup dill pickle juice | 1 | - | - |
| kosher salt and black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 88 |
| egg | 1 large | - | - |
| egg white | 1 large | - | - |
| seasoned breadcrumbs | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| seasoned panko | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| cooking spray | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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