Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders: Easy, Flavorful & Homemade
Enjoy these crispy oven baked chicken tenders that are easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.
- Season the flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders