Wow these easy to make, delicious Chicken Tenders are good! They are 3 SmartPoints per generous portion. Take a look through this post to learn how easy these delicious tenders are to make.
One of the best things about these chicken tenders (apart from them being pretty damn delicious) are that they take next to no time to make.
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I've been eating these 3 SmartPoint tenders a lot over the last few weeks - and that's not just because I've been perfecting the recipe for this post!
It's because they are so easy and quick to make and are so tasty.
Tips for making these Chicken Tenders:
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips of equal size - that way they will cook evenly.
- Roll the chicken strips in the mayonnaise making sure that all sides are covered (pic 1).
- Wipe off any excess mayonnaise.
- Roll the mayonnaise coated chicken strips in the crushed, seasoned cornflakes (pic 2) making sure that all sides of the chicken strip are coated in crumb.
- Lay the chicken strips on a baking tray (in one layer) before cooking until golden brown (pic 3). Turn half way through cooking for best results.
Alternatives:
- I have used a fine crumb on these chicken tenders by putting the cornflakes through a food processor. If you want a larger crumb you can make that by placing the cornflakes in a bag and bashing them with a rolling pin.
- You could try this recipe using turkey breast.
- If you can't get hold of fat free mayonnaise use low fat mayonnaise instead.
- If you use regular mayonnaise, add an extra 1 SmartPoint per serving.
- Don't like mayonnaise? Then dip the chicken in whisked egg instead of mayonnaise before rolling in the crumb.
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What I used to make these Chicken Tenders:
I used my trusty Magic Bullet (which I have had for well over a decade!) to make the fine crumb for this recipe. Available here from Amazon.
I used Hellmann's Lighter than Light Mayonnaise in this recipe, available here from Amazon.
You can use any brand of fat free mayo, such as Kraft Fat Free mayonnaise, available at most large supermarkets.
What dips can I use?
- You can dip these lovely crunchy Chicken Tenders in a dip of your choice.
- I like dipping them in Hellmann's Lighter than Light Mayonnaise or Heinz No Added Sugar Tomato Ketchup.
Chicken Tenders | Weight Watchers
Ingredients
- 4 boneless & skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 2 tbsp fat free mayonnaise
- 2¾ cups cornflakes crushed
- ¾ tsp rock salt
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400oF / 200oC / Gas Mark 6
- Crush the cornflakes by either putting them in a bag and bashing them with a rolling in or by putting in a food processor and pulsing until they resemble bread crumbs. Pour into a bowl and add the salt, paprika and garlic granules and stir.
- Place the mayonnaise on a plate.
- Dip each of the strips of chicken into the mayonnaise, making sure that it has a thin coating covering it. Roll the mayonnaise covered strips of chicken in the crushed, seasoned cornflakes. Place on a baking tray.
- Bake the chicken for 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown, turning half way through. Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the tenders. To ensure that the tenders are cooked slice the biggest piece of chicken in half and check that it is cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Emilee Beam says
How many chicken tenders per serving?
Marianne says
Hi Emilee
I tend to get 4 or 5 tenders from each chicken breast. Therefore, 4 or 5 tenders per serving! Hope this helps ????
Marianne
Frogmountain says
My whole family loved these.
Marianne says
I am so pleased to hear that! Thank you for your comment ????
Lishay says
How many chicken tenders for 3 SP?
Marianne says
Hi
This recipe is for 4 people using 1 chicken breast per person. As for how many tenders you get for 3 SP, that depends on how many strips you make from each chicken breast. I tend to cut a medium size chicken breast into 3 or 4 strips, so I that would be 3 or 4 tenders for 3 SP. It is important to make the strips as equal in size as possible so that they all cook at the same rate. I hope that helps!
Kindest regards
Marianne
Lucy says
Great idea, nicely explained. Would love a few more seasoning ideas to change it
Up too. Great website!
Marianne says
Hi Lucy
Thank you for your kind words! I have been meaning to write up some alternative seasoning ideas - i'll see what I can do over the next few weeks!
Good luck with your WW journey.
Marianne x
Clancey Mckenzie says
Hi! Do you think you could use yoghurt instead of mayonnaise?
Brenda says
Would the chicken tenders recipe be ok to make ahead and freeze?
Amanda says
Just wanted to say that these were a hit! Perfect recipe, thank you!
Marianne says
Amanda
Thank you for your comments and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Chicken Tenders!
Best of luck with your WW journey.
Kindest regards
Marianne x
Carrie Kreiser says
Very juicy!