Incorporating everything bagel seasoning into breadcrumbs is an effortless method to enhance the flavor and texture of chicken tenders. Should you be unable to locate a pre-made mix, crafting your own is straightforward, ensuring you’re always prepared for simple and speedy dishes like this salad topped with chicken tenders, which can be served in merely 25 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup of panko breadcrumbs (whole-wheat preferred)
• 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning (see below for homemade recipe)
• 1 pound of chicken tenders
• ¼ cup of grapeseed or canola oil
• 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of white-wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• ⅛ teaspoon of ground pepper
• 5 ounces of mixed baby greens

Directions:

1. Start by placing the flour in one shallow dish. In another, lightly beat the egg. Combine the panko breadcrumbs and everything bagel seasoning in a third shallow dish. Coat the chicken tenders first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
2. Heat the grapeseed (or canola) oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, approximately 7 minutes. Adjust the flame as necessary to avoid burning.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and pepper. Add the baby greens and toss until well coated. Serve the salad topped with the cooked chicken tenders.

Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning Tip: To create your own everything bagel seasoning, mix together 1 tablespoon each of dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and salt with 1 ½ teaspoons of ground pepper. Keep the blend in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Shake or stir well before use to recombine the ingredients.