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Cheesy Onion Chicken

Baked chicken tenders coated in a crunchy mixture of French's fried onions, Parmesan and panko, dipped in an egg-mayo wash and baked until golden.
Prep Time22 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 2.8-oz package French’s fried onions, crushed
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup flour

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil and set aside.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the crushed French’s fried onions, grated Parmesan, panko bread crumbs, and garlic powder; stir to mix.
  • In a separate shallow dish, lightly beat the 2 eggs, then whisk in the 2 Tbsp mayonnaise and 2 Tbsp water until blended.
  • Place the 1/4 cup flour in a third shallow dish.
  • Working one chicken tender at a time, dredge it in the flour and shake off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then press it into the onion-Parmesan mixture to coat evenly. Transfer the coated tender to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tenders.
  • Lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the coating is golden and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F or juices run clear).
  • Let the chicken rest 3–5 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • non-stick foil
  • Shallow Dishes
  • Mixing spoon
  • Cooking spray