Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

By: John Goins from winosity.com

By: John Goins from winosity.com

"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.

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Serves4

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time20 min

Cooking MethodOven

Ingredients

1 cup melted butter
1 large egg
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ounce parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
22 ounces 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

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Lightly grease a baking sheet with melted butter. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Dip chicken tenders into the egg mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.
In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and parmesan cheese.
Dredge the egg coated chicken in the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture.
Lightly press chicken in crumbs to evenly coat.
Arrange tenders on the baking sheet.
And lightly brush with the remaining melted butter.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Flip and bake for 10 minutes more.
Serve and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.