# Crispy Turmeric Chicken Tenders

Golden, crunchy chicken tenders with a warm turmeric-spiced crust that stays crisp from pan to plate. Ready in under 30 minutes on a single sheet pan.

_Dinner_

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Yields: 4 servings

## Ingredients

- 1 ½ lb chicken tenders (or chicken breasts sliced into strips)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado or vegetable oil)

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush or spray the rack lightly with oil.
2. Pat the 1.5 lb chicken tenders dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 tsp kosher salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
3. Set up a three-bowl dredging station: place the 0.5 cup all-purpose flour in the first bowl; whisk the 2 large eggs with 1 tbsp whole milk in the second; combine the 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, and 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper in the third.
4. Working one at a time, dredge each chicken tender in the flour and shake off the excess, then dip fully into the egg wash, letting any drip off, then press firmly into the spiced panko so the crumbs adhere on all sides.
5. Arrange the coated tenders in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, making sure none are touching.
6. Drizzle or brush the 3 tbsp neutral oil evenly over the tops of all the tenders — this is what drives the crunch in the oven.
7. Bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping the tenders once at the 10-minute mark, until the crust is deep golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8. Transfer to a plate and rest for 2 minutes before serving to let the juices settle and the crust firm up.

## Tip

> Press the panko coating on firmly and hold for a full 3 seconds per side — a light pat leaves gaps that fall off in the oven, while real pressure locks the crumbs into the egg wash.

Tags: weeknight, 30-minute, comfort-food, one-pan

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