Description
Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken Tenders with Maple Sriracha Dipping Sauce are a delectable twist on classic chicken tenders. These tender pieces of chicken are coated in a crunchy pumpkin seed crust and baked to golden perfection, paired with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress and become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the chicken breasts into tender-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and finely chopped pumpkin seeds in the third.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, and roll in pumpkin seeds to coat evenly.
- Arrange the breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve the crispy tenders hot with the homemade dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg