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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders (Easy & Healthy!)

Achieve unbelievably crispy, crunchy, and juicy oven-baked chicken tenders with this easy, healthy recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tenders
  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins or boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Wire Rack
  • 3 Shallow Dishes

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a large baking sheet.
  2. Arrange three shallow dishes. In the first, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In the second, lightly beat the eggs. In the third, combine panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix the panko and oil until well combined.
  3. Pat the chicken tenders dry. Working one at a time, coat in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally press firmly into the panko mixture to coat completely.
  4. Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 38gFat: 14gFiber: 2g

Notes

Tip 1: For extra crispy tenders, toast the panko and oil mixture in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes before breading.
Tip 2: Ensure the chicken tenders are in a single layer and not touching on the wire rack to promote even cooking and crisping.
Keyword baked chicken tenders,healthy chicken tenders,oven fried chicken

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