Oven Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
These crispy oven-baked chicken tenders are a healthier alternative to fried chicken tenders. They are easy to make and perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chicken: In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken tender in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake the chicken: Place the breaded chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden brown.
- Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, mustard, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken tenders hot with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning in the breadcrumb mixture to suit your taste.
- Feel free to use your favorite dipping sauce for these chicken tenders.
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the breaded chicken tenders with cooking spray before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
