Description
Crispy Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthy, delicious, and family-friendly alternative to fried chicken. These oven-baked tenders are perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making them an ideal meal for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests. Easy to customize with your favorite seasonings and dips, they offer a satisfying crunch with less oil and guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
- Optional: grated Parmesan, herbs, or spices for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with seasoned panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin into the flour, then the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle freshly chopped herbs or Parmesan cheese on the tenders before baking.
- Use an air fryer or convection oven to reheat leftovers and restore crispiness.
- Adjust seasonings to taste or add your favorite spices for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (about 150g)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg