Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
Oven baked chicken tenders are your new go-to comfort food, delivering irresistible crunch and juicy chicken in every bite. This easy recipe combines tender strips of chicken coated in a flavorful panko and Parmesan crust, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for a delightful meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about one inch wide.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip into the breadcrumb mixture until well-coated.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the baking dish without overlapping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (114g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Experiment with spices like paprika or Italian herbs for added flavor. For extra crunch, let the breaded chicken rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.