Please do not substitute panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs or you will be missing out on the gorgeous, satisfying CRUNCH. Panko breadcrumbs are larger and dryer than normal breadcrumbs so they absorb less moisture and become much crispier. No, I don’t recommend using regular breadcrumbs. CAN I USE REGULAR BREADCRUMBS INSTEAD OF PANKO? When making your own chicken strips, the key is to try and make them as uniform as possible so you don’t overbake/dry out the smaller pieces while waiting for larger ones to cook through. To use chicken breasts, slice thick breasts in half through the equator to create cutlets (not necessary for small chicken breasts), pound chicken to an even thickness and then slice them into 2-inch strips. While chicken tenders set you up for success, you can definitely still use chicken breasts thanks to the tenderizing marinade. If you have all the ingredients to make this Parmesan crusted chicken recipe except cornmeal, you may skip it. This adds extra crunch and flavor to the chicken breading. Cornmeal: Be sure to use a finely ground cornmeal. ![]() It is the secret behind the CRUNCH in this recipe! Panko breadcrumbs: is a Japanese breadcrumb sold in every grocery store (including Walmart) usually next to the other breadcrumbs.Flour: I used all-purpose flour, but I’m sure gluten free flour, almond flour, etc.Egg and Milk: are whisked together to create the “glue” that holds the breading in place.I’ve detailed the differences between chicken tenderloins and chicken breasts below. Chicken tenderloins: you can use chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts but chicken tenders are much more tender.This Cajun chicken recipe requires a few pantry staples in addition to the seasonings. Homemade Cajun Seasoning allows you to customize the spice level and keeps you from having to run to the grocery store. These Cajun Chicken Tenders boasts homemade Cajun seasoning because homemade Cajun seasoning is SO easy – I bet you already have all of the spices in your pantry. If you have never used cornmeal in your chicken breading before, I also use it in my Oven Baked Chicken because it adds an extra element of crunch that can’t be beat!Īnd please don’t let the word “spicy” scare you off – this Cajun Chicken doesn’t have to be spicy – you can use less cayenne pepper or omit it completely. The Cajun Chicken Tenders are breaded in a combination of Cajun spiced cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs and then browned (not fried!) in a skillet to create a perfectly toasted, spicy exterior. I am a major food texture person, so I absolutely love the combination of crunchy on the outside, moist chicken on the inside in all its varieties…and there are TONS of scrumptious varieties but these Cajun Chicken tenders are my favorite! These Cajun Chicken recipe pack all your favorite Cajun seasonings into juicy, crispy breaded chicken tenders for the ultimate palate pleasing experience.
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