Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
Oven baked chicken tenders are a deliciously crispy and juicy dish that will satisfy both kids and adults alike. With a golden-brown exterior and tender interior, these tenders are perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or family gatherings. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauces for a comforting meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about an inch wide.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, then the egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet, ensuring space between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F/75°C), flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg