Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 chicken strips
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Calories
191 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
Description
Oven Baked Chicken Tenders are prepared by coating chicken breast strips in a seasoned flour mixture, followed by egg wash, and then a breadcrumb blend including panko breadcrumbs. Baking at 400°F allows the tenders to cook evenly, developing a crisp crust without frying. The seasoning mix, which includes paprika, garlic, and onion powders, enhances the flavor profile. The result is a crunchy exterior with a juicy chicken interior, achieved through careful layering of coatings and oven baking.
The tenders can be served alongside dipping sauces such as ranch, barbecue, or honey mustard, making for a versatile dish suitable for lunches or dinners. The recipe emphasizes even coating and light spraying with cooking spray to promote browning in the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch width strips
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free can be used
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs gluten-free can be used
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Whisk together the flour, salt and pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish or pie pan.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs lightly.
- In a third dish, whisk together the breadcrumbs and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken strip in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, then toss in the bread crumbs mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spray each of the chicken strips lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. According to USDA, poultry is safe to consume when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Serve with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12chicken strips
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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