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Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

Delicious, flavorful, crispy chicken tenders that are healthy and will have any picky eater begging for seconds.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 177kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast tenders
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large resealable bag, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Seal and shake to mix.
    Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
  • Crack the egg into a shallow dish and beat lightly. Dip each chicken tender into the egg, then drop into the bag with the panko mixture. Seal and shake to coat the chicken evenly.
    Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
  • Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Spray lightly the top of each tender with cooking spray.
    Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip each tender and continue to bake for another 7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
    Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
  • For an extra crunch, move the oven rack closer to the broiler and broil the tenders for 1-2 minutes. Watch them closely as they can burn easily.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving. DEVOUR!
    Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg