Easy Baked Chicken Tenders

Easy Baked Chicken Tenders
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    226

Experience the satisfying crunch of fried chicken without the added fat! These oven-baked chicken tenders boast a perfectly crispy panko crust, seasoned to perfection. A quick and easy recipe for a weeknight favorite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    72 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    689 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and have them ready to use. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare Egg Wash and Breading: Place the beaten egg in a shallow dish. In a large zip-top freezer bag, combine panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and shake well to mix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Coat Chicken: Dip 2 chicken strips into the egg wash, then transfer them to the panko mixture in the zip-top bag. Seal the bag and shake to thoroughly coat the chicken. Place the coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Spray with Oil: Lightly spray each chicken tender with cooking spray, ensuring even coverage for optimal browning. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake: Bake the tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip the tenders and continue to bake on the opposite side until cooked through and no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. (14 minutes)

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Recipe View Broil (Optional): For extra crispiness, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil the tenders for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy!

For an even more flavorful experience, marinate the chicken tenders in light buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before coating.
Adjust seasoning to your preference. A pinch of cayenne pepper can add a delightful kick.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. It should reach 165°F (74°C).

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 75 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Manley Raynor

    Great recipe! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.

  • Melvin Keebler

    I marinated the chicken in buttermilk for an hour before coating, and they were incredibly tender.

  • Lindsay Beatty

    I used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and they turned out just as good!

  • Mariela Effertz

    I added a little parmesan cheese to the panko mixture and it gave them a great flavor!

  • Raegan Kulas

    So quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meal.

  • Leonie Wolff

    My kids loved these! So easy to make and much healthier than fried chicken tenders.

  • Krista Predovic

    These came out perfectly crispy. The broiler at the end is key!

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