Best 6 Cornbread Chicken Tenders Recipes

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Cornbread chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual party. With a crispy cornbread coating and a tender, juicy chicken interior, these tenders are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best cornbread chicken tenders, as well as some tips and tricks for getting the perfect results every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CORNBREAD CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Cornbread Crusted Chicken Tenders - a weeknight favorite! Only 5 ingredients and on the table in under 30 minutes. Flour, Jiffy Mix, Ranch dressing mix, egg, chicken tenders. Baked not fried! Can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. The whole family loves this easy chicken dinner!

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb chicken tenders
1 (8.5-oz) package cornbread mix (Jiffy)
1 (1-oz) package Ranch dressing mix
2 large eggs
⅓ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Place flour in a shallow pan or plate. Whisk egg and place in another shallow pan or plate.
  • Combine Ranch dressing mix and cornbread mix. Place on shallow pan or plate.
  • Coat chicken in flour. Shake off excess. Dip in egg. Coat in cornbread mixture. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken tenders.
  • Lightly spray chicken with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes, until juices run clear.

CORNBREAD CHICKEN TENDERS



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These golden tenders come from Angela Bottger of Foster City, California. Since they are cooked in just a tiny bit of oil, there's very little fat, and they crisp up in just about six minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup cornbread/muffin mix
3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
6 chicken tenderloins
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Place cornbread mix and salad dressing in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in dressing, then roll in cornbread mix. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CORNBREAD CHICKEN



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Just five ingredients are required to make this easy-to-assemble entree. "I'm not sure how this recipe found its way into my kitchen, but I'm glad it did!" comments Dawn d'Hooghe of Concord, North Carolina. "We eat a lot of chicken, and this is a family favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup whole milk
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine cornbread mix and salad dressing mix. Pour milk into another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then dry mix and turn to coat. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts :

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Sauté     Cornmeal     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
2 large eggs
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 2 tablespoons minced parsley, 2 tablespoons minced thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup Dijon mustard and 2 eggs in medium bowl to blend.
  • Using mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2- to 1/3-inch thickness. Dip pounded chicken first into mustard mixture and coat well, then into breadcrumb mixture and coat well; shake off excess breadcrumbs.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken to skillet; cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and chicken.
  • Bake chicken until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

GOLDEN AIR-FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS



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These chicken tenders are coated in a honeyed cornbread coating and air-fried to perfection. I used homemade cornbread when I developed this recipe, but prepared store-bought cornbread is perfectly fine. The spices I use are sold by Savory Spice® shop and I can't guarantee results with substitutes. Serve with your preferred choice of sauce.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cornbread muffins, crumbled
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons honey powder (such as Savory Spice®)
1 tablespoon tropical poultry rub (such as Savory Spice® Gold Coast Poultry Rub)
1 pound chicken tenders

Steps:

  • Whip egg, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl until well combined. Mix cornbread crumbs, panko, honey powder, and poultry rub in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture. Shake off excess and dredge in cornbread coating.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook chicken tenders for 6 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CORNBREAD CRUSTED CHICKEN



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Mmm! No-muss, no-fuss, delicious chicken that's "fried" in your oven.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups buttermilk
2 packages (1 oz each) ranch dressing mix
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb)
Cooking spray
1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Fresh parsley sprigs for garnish, if desired

Steps:

  • In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix buttermilk, dressing mix and chicken. Seal bag; turn bag several times to coat chicken. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In shallow dish, mix breading ingredients. Remove chicken pieces one at a time from buttermilk mixture. Dip chicken in breading, turning to coat completely; shake off excess. Place chicken, bone side down, in pan. Lightly spray top of chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks). Garnish with parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1770 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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