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Easy oven-baked chicken tenders
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Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

This baked chicken tenders recipe makes a tasty lunch, or light dinner. The chicken strips are breaded and baked until crispy and delicious!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken tenders, easy oven baked chicken tenderloins

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the coating:

  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

For the marinade:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken tenders and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.

For the coating:

  • In another shallow dish, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
  • Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk mixture and dredge them in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to adhere.
  • Place the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray them with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.