Description
Pumpkin Spice Chicken Tenders offer a delightful twist on classic chicken, infusing warm autumn flavors into every bite. Juicy, tender chicken strips are coated in a rich pumpkin spice mixture and crispy panko breadcrumbs, making them perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Serve with a creamy dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that captures the essence of fall!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp oil (olive or canola)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips, about one inch wide.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken strip in the pumpkin mixture, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Place coated tenders on the baking sheet and drizzle lightly with oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the dipping sauce, combine sour cream and lemon juice in a small bowl; add salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg