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Easy Baked Chicken Tenders

Easy Baked Chicken Tenders: Juicy Homemade Delight for All

Easy Baked Chicken Tenders are a juicy homemade delight, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 tenders
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Shallow bowls
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Breading Mixture

  • 1 ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs or you can use regular breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or use mozzarella cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins

Oil

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or you can use egg or avocado oil

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to ensure the tenders are crispy.
  • In a shallow bowl mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper until combined. Set aside.
  • Pour the ¼ cup olive oil into another shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Optional: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before dredging, and let the coated tenders chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before baking.
  • Dredge the chicken in the olive oil and then into the panko breadcrumb mixture ensuring both sides are coated. Place the tenders on the baking sheet or wire rack.
  • Place the chicken tenders in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm with honey mustard, ketchup, or ranch dipping sauce.

Notes

Use a wire rack to allow air circulation and keep the bottoms from getting soggy. Lightly spritz the tenders before baking for added crisp. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 41gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 744mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
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