Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders. They are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked to perfection, resulting in a deliciously crispy exterior while remaining tender and juicy inside. Perfect for a quick and easy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken tenders, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, mix panko, regular breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat and Bake: Remove each tender from the marinade, coat in the breadcrumb mixture, and place on the baking sheet. Spray the tops with olive oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the tenders on a wire rack.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard or ranch.
- To make them gluten-free, use gluten-free panko and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
