Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthier alternative to fried chicken tenders, yet they are just as crunchy and flavorful. Marinated in buttermilk and coated with a seasoned breadcrumb mixture, these tenders are baked to perfection, resulting in a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup regular breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken tenders, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Prepare the coating: In another bowl, mix panko, regular breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the chicken: Remove each tender from the marinade, coat in the breadcrumb mixture, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Lightly spray the tenders with olive oil and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the tenders on a wire rack.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard or ranch.
- To make them gluten-free, use gluten-free panko and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
