Oven Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
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Oven Baked Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
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Tender, juicy, and so full of flavor! These naked chicken tenders don't have any breading - and they don't need it, either! They're healthy, wholesome, and absolutely delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2½ pounds chicken tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Place the chicken tenders in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour 1 tablespoon of the oil and the chicken base over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Combine all of the spices except the parsley and mix, then sprinkle over the chicken tenders and toss them to evenly coat.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
- Once done, allow to sit for 5 minutes then toss the chicken with the chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- How to Freeze: These chicken tenders freeze well! To freeze them:
- How to Reheat: Chicken tenders can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with foil and place into the oven until warmed through.
- How to Scale: This recipe is easily scaleable. To double the recipe, just double all of the ingredients. However, you will want to use a second baking dish so that the chicken can be spread in a single layer to cook evenly. To cut the recipe in half, just half the quantities and otherwise follow the recipe as written.
- Chicken tenders - Chicken strips work, or you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Note that larger cuts of chicken will take longer to cook.
- Seasonings - Mix or match any seasonings you like.
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer up to 6 months
- Allow baked homemade chicken tenders to cool to room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag.
- Label and date your bag.
- Transfer to the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
720mg
(21%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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