Best 3 Spicy Baked Chicken Tenders With A Garlic Basil Aioli Recipes
Hot and crispy, these spicy baked chicken tenders with a creamy garlic basil aioli dipping sauce are a perfect appetizer or dinner. The chicken tenders are coated in a flavorful blend of spices, baked to perfection, and served with a luscious aioli sauce bursting with garlic, basil, and tangy mayonnaise. With every bite, you'll experience a delightful fusion of heat, spice, and savory flavors.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET 'N' SPICY BAKED CHICKEN
My girlfriend and I are both college students so this quick and easy chicken recipe was an affordable and tasty hit at our table last night! Requiring just a few ingredients and low prep time makes this a great dish any day of the week. The homemade BBQ sauce goes great on pork and ribs too! Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spiciness to your pleasure.
Provided by Brendon Mock
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
- Mix barbeque sauce, honey, brown sugar, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl until you have no clumps of brown sugar. Spoon about half the sauce into a separate bowl for serving.
- Arrange chicken breast halves onto the prepared sheet. Brush sauce from one of the bowls onto breasts.
- Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven, brushing with sauce every 10 minutes, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Season with pepper and serve with the reserved bowl of sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 571.8 mg, Sugar 38.9 g
BASIL AIOLI
This recipe is absolutely delish and much easier than making homemade aioli with egg yolks and olive oil. We use it on chicken sandwiches, fish, with sweet potato fries and much more. Make sure to use fresh ingredients, it makes all the difference! Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Provided by CallieJo
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise and basil in a food processor; blend until mixed and mayonnaise turns slightly green. Add garlic; process until well blended. Add lemon juice and zest; process until well mixed, 30 to 45 seconds.
- Transfer to a bowl and cover. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SPICY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS WITH A GARLIC BASIL AIOLI
Now, I think everyone likes chicken fingers or tenders, but I get tired of those made the traditional way with the seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and a marinara sauce for dipping. So, I tried to come up with something a bit spicy and a unique dipping sauce for a unique taste. This is my version. Spicy seasoning, and the panko makes it a bit lighter. Baked vs fried and then the aioli is to me what sets this apart. Since this is finger food, I love to serve this with fresh corn on the cob, and my salad cups. Basically a small chopped salad served in a small lettuce cup. This just makes it a great easy "finger food" dinner.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Aioli -- Mix the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Check for seasoning and cover and refrigerate.
- Chicken -- I like to cut the chicken into finger size pieces. I don't like them too thin as they will dry out, but because they are baked I like to cut them around 1/2" thick (I like to think they are about the size and thickness of my thumb).
- Chicken Flour Base -- In a large baggie add the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture and then toss well to coat. Make sure to shake off the excess flour. Just set to the side until they are all coated.
- Panko and Egg -- I like to grind up the panko a bit to make the crumbs a bit finer. I just used my mini food processor to grind them up. Then to the panko, I added all the seasonings (except the salt and pepper) which we already used in the flour mix. Then add the panko to a small pan. In another pan, add the eggs and beat well.
- Dredge -- Now dip each piece of chicken, already dredged in flour into the egg and then the panko seasoning. Set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or you can use foil.
- Bake -- Spray the chicken with olive oil (both sides). Now I have an atomizer which I fill with olive oil. But you can buy a olive oil spray like "Pam." right at the store. But I use my atomizer all the time and well worth the 10.00 investment. Those recipes that cause for a drizzle of olive oil -- using an atomizer will save you tons of money. Well, time to bake. I bake at 400 for about 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. They should be golden brown.
- Serve -- Just serve the chicken strips with the Basil Aioli.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken tenders are evenly coated in the breadcrumb mixture, place the chicken tenders and the breadcrumb mixture in a large resealable bag and shake until the chicken is evenly coated.
- For a crispy coating, make sure the chicken tenders are completely coated in the breadcrumb mixture before baking.
- To prevent the chicken tenders from drying out, bake them at a high temperature for a short period of time.
- For a flavorful aioli, use fresh garlic and basil.
- To make the aioli ahead of time, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the chicken tenders with the aioli and your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Spicy baked chicken tenders with garlic basil aioli are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the aioli is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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