2lbschicken tendersor chicken breasts sliced across the grain into thin strips.
2 1/2cupspanko
3Tbspbutter
1/4cupparmesanfinely grated
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tsponion powder
1tsppaprika
1/2tsppepper
1tspsalt
1/2tspcayenne
1/2cupflour
1/4tspcayenne
2eggs
2Tbsphot sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Make the breadcrumb mixture:
Melt the butter in a large skillet and add in the panko. Cook, stirring often, until the panko is golden brown and toasted. Remove to a large, shallow bowl.
Add in the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, salt and cayenne. Mix well and set aside.
Combine the flour and cayenne in a separate shallow bowl and mix well.
Combine the eggs and the hot sauce in another bowl and mix well.
Bread the chicken pieces by first dipping them in the flour and shaking off the excess.
Dip the pieces in the egg mixture and then into the panko, pressing to make sure it sticks.
Cook the chicken:
Brush a very thin coating of oil on a baking sheet and heat in the oven for about 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and lay the chicken strips in an even layer, with space between them, on the sheet.
Bake 15-20 minutes, turning over halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through.