Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
"These are the best baked chicken tenders. They are super simple to make but pack in a lot of flavor. It’s a no-fuss chicken recipe that can be prepared as a fantastic school lunch for your kids or a great meal at home. This easy chicken tender recipe uses a breadcrumb & parmesan mixture. You can use light or dark meat with this recipe. It’s really your choice. According to Texas Chicken & Burgers, “We can trace chicken tenders to The Puritan diner, in the New Hampshire city of Manchester."
NotesChicken tenders develop a deeper flavor when marinating them in egg. But, if you don’t have time, you can skip this step. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. You may add dried basil, dried oregano, sage, thyme, or tarragon to the spice mixture.
Serves4
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time20 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ounce parsley
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 22 ounce chicken tenders
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup regular breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
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Lightly grease a baking sheet with melted butter. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Dip chicken tenders into the egg mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.
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In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and parmesan cheese.
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Dredge the egg coated chicken in the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture.
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Lightly press chicken in crumbs to evenly coat.
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Arrange tenders on the baking sheet.
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And lightly brush with the remaining melted butter.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
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Flip and bake for 10 minutes more.
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Serve and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.