Everything Bagel Chicken Strips Recipe
These Everything Bagel Chicken Strips are crispy, flavorful chicken tenders coated with a crunchy panko and everything bagel seasoning crust. Baked to golden perfection, they make a delicious and easy meal or snack that's perfect for dipping and sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ to 2 lbs raw chicken tenders
Breading Mixture
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Finishing
- Olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, everything bagel seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Whisk eggs: In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg together with 1 tablespoon of water until frothy and well blended.
- Dip chicken: Take each chicken tender and dip it first into the egg wash, making sure it’s fully coated. Then transfer the tender into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently with a fork or fingers to firmly adhere the coating on all sides.
- Place on sheet pan: Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle olive oil over the strips to help achieve a golden, crispy crust during baking.
- Bake chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the chicken strips for 12 to 15 minutes until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast tenders or slice chicken breasts into strips if you don’t have pre-cut tenders.
- Everything bagel seasoning may vary by brand—feel free to use your preferred blend or make your own with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, and garlic flakes.
- For extra crispy strips, consider broiling for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking while watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.