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Panko Chicken Chunks
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

You could be finger-licking loving these in about 30 minutes! Crispy bites of chicken coated in a savory crunch coat of Panko and spices. Perfect for dipping!

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Supper
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boneless chicken breasts, chicken tenders, panko breadcrumbs
Servings: 4 people
Author: Julia Robarts
Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk* or mix 1/3 cup low fat milk with 1 tsp white vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast or tenders cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Put in the oven for several minutes to heat up the pan.

  2. Whisk together egg and buttermilk. Add chicken pieces and let sit while you prepare the coating

  3. Combine Panko breadcrumbs, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper in shallow dish.

  4. Remove pan from oven and coat surface with spray oil.

  5. Dredge chicken pieces in crumb mixture, coating completely. Gently shake off excess, and place on pan. Spray tops of chicken with spray oil.

  6. Bake chicken for 15-18 minutes. Chicken will be golden brown and no longer pink in the center. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit with a digital kitchen thermometer.

  7. Serve warm with dips such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing.