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Make dinner in 30 minutes with this family favorite Oven Baked Chicken Tenders recipe; This is an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love.
Recipe For Cooking Chicken Tenders
Chicken strips are the ultimate finger food and these flavorful oven baked chicken tenders are no exception. These crispy tenders are perfect for lunch, dinner and everything in between.
Naked Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Made with a spice blend made up of chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar and more, you won’t miss the crispy coating of the breaded chicken tender.
Do more with chicken! Check out some fan favorites like this Strawberry Caprese Chicken Salad, Pesto Chicken Power Bowls, and Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad!
Whether you call them chicken tenders, chicken tenderloins, or chicken fingers, this easy chicken recipe is a great way to enjoy juicy and tender chicken without the added calories of breaded or fried chicken tenders.
Bonus: These flavor-loaded white meat strips are kid-friendly and make a great centerpiece for grilled cheese roll-ups for a fun kid’s meal.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
Meat: You want the chicken breast to be tender. If they don’t have chicken tenders, grab a packet of chicken breasts when you get home and cut them into strips.
Masala: We pull out all the stops for great flavor with this chicken tender. You will need paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper.
1. Melt the butter. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut 1 tablespoon of butter into cubes and place in a shallow dish. Melt the butter by microwaving in 30 second increments.
2. Make a seasoning. In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Oven Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe (no Breading)
3. Eat chicken. Dredge chicken tenders in melted butter. Place the coated tenderloin in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken tenders.
4. Grill the chicken. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. When done, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Butter: If you’re looking to avoid dairy or extra calories, you can substitute butter for the egg wash.
Breading: Want to turn your oven-baked tender chicken into tenders? Consider using panko breadcrumbs to make panko breaded chicken, regular breadcrumbs, or crushed pork rinds.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders
Sauce your tenders with one of my favorite dipping sauces like BBQ sauce (or BBQ sauce), honey mustard sauce, Big Mac sauce, or my personal favorite, homemade Chick-fil-A sauce!
My favorite side dishes to serve with are avocado corn salad, sweet potato wedges, quinoa apple salad, or air fryer veggies.
Make sure your chicken is cooked through using an instant-read thermometer and make sure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Storing leftover chicken tenders is easy. Once at room temperature, transfer the chicken tenders to an airtight container and refrigerate.
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Leftover chicken tenders can be used for lunch the rest of the week, a protein-packed breakfast, or cut into small pieces of chicken and tossed on top of a salad.
Nesting Jars: For prep, I like to keep a kit like this on hand. The set consists of a small bowl, a medium bowl and a large bowl. A great prep kit will take you a long way in the kitchen. However, having a shallow bowl like this is also important. Season meat in a shallow pan with seasoning or egg wash for rolling.
Sheet pan: This pan has many different names. You may call it a rimmed baking sheet or a cookie sheet; Either way, when making grilled tenderloins, you need one!
Wire rack: This is useful for cooling your chicken before serving. If I’m cooking, I like to let the chicken cool to room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator and storing it for recipes later in the week.
Air Fryer Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenderloins
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Make dinner in 30 minutes with this family favorite Oven Baked Chicken Tenders recipe; This is an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love.
Calories: 351 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated fat: 15 g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated fat: 7 g | Trans fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 134 mg | Sodium: 139 mg | Potassium: 510 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 1834 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 31 mg | Iron: 1 mg Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are oven-roasted and easy to make. They are crispy and delicious on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. Skip the fast food and make these for dinner!
Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders
Everyone loves chicken tenders, but no one likes them fried! So make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders in the Oven.
Oven baked chicken tenders are on our family menu at least once a month. Cut the chicken strips, coat the chicken and fry the chicken tenders in the same pan.
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Optional: Turn the chicken midway through cooking to brown the tender sides. If the chicken tenders are sticking, use a thin, metal spatula/turner to flip the chicken tenders (make sure to scrape the coating with the coating).
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Place the chicken tenders under the broiler for a few minutes to brown them slightly.
1. How can I turn these into Garlic Parmesan Chicken Nuggets? Cut the chicken breast into nugget size pieces, not tender, and follow the rest of the recipe.
3. Do you have any tips for making this chicken tender? Follow steps 1-5 to cut and coat the chicken. Next, heat two tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook about 6 chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Repeat the process with more oil and chicken tenders. Don’t overcrowd the chicken in the pan, or it won’t crisp up.
4. How can I make my chicken more tender? If you’re having trouble getting crispy tenders, try cooking chicken tenders on a wire baking rack on a baking sheet.
Chicken Tender Sauté
5. Any other tips for making chicken tenders crispy? After cooking them, brown them under the broiler for a few minutes.
6. My chicken tenders stuck to the pan. Any tips? Let them cool slightly, then use a thin, metal spatula/turner to scrape the chicken tenders with the breading from the pan.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken is oven tender and easy to make. They are crispy and delicious on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside.
Serving: 1 gram | Calories: 441 kcal Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 30 g | Saturated fat: 17 g | Cholesterol: 126 mg | Sodium: 747 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 gram
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Instant Pot Chicken Tenders Recipe
Delicious chicken tenders tossed in a garlicky parmesan panko mixture and baked to crispy perfection! This is a meal the whole family will love!
My kids love chicken! Simple recipes like this and my chicken tenders recipe are perfect for those quick meals or an after school snack.
The “special ingredient” in these tenders is panko. I use panko instead of breadcrumbs or flour. Panko is commonly used in Japanese cooking and can be found in the Asian food aisle of the grocery store. I definitely prefer panko over regular breadcrumbs because of its lighter and smoother texture. This gives a more crisp and crunchy end product