5.0 from 189 votes
Baked Chicken Tenders
These baked chicken tenders are coated in a seasoned Panko mixture, then oven-baked until crispy!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 414 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins or whole chicken breasts*
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 cup cornflake crumbs or finely crushed cornflakes or crackers
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 large eggs beaten with 2 tablespoons water
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using whole breasts, cut them into ¾-inch strips. Season the strips or tenderloins with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine flour and seasoned salt. In a second bowl, whisk eggs with water.
- In a third shallow dish, combine cornflake crumbs, bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt & pepper (more to taste).
- Dip the chicken in flour, shaking of any excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture gently pressing to adhere.
- Place the chicken on the prepared pan and generously spray with cooking spray or oil.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until cooked through.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- If using whole chicken breasts, freeze for 15-20 minutes before cutting.
- No Cornflakes? No Problem! If you do not have cornflake crumbs, you can use cracker crumbs or extra panko.
- Convection Oven: Reduce time to 15-18 minutes if using convection. Ensure the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Air Fryer Directions: Place chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. The second batch may need a minute or two less as the air fryer will be preheated.
Nutrition Information
Calories
414
(21%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
865mg
(36%)
Potassium
753mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1066IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1066IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.