Description
Crispy and tender oven-baked chicken tenders that are easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners, and customizable with various sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast tenders
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups (about 180 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a third.
- Pat chicken tenders dry and season with remaining salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken tenders in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
To add more flavor, consider marinating in buttermilk or using various seasoning options. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 170mg