Baked Chicken Tenders

4.84 from 6 votes

Baked to perfection with a crispy crust and the perfect blend of herbs and spices, this Baked Chicken Tenders recipe is the perfect way to enjoy that fried chicken taste, the healthier way.

Course Appetizer, Baking, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Canadian, Healthy

Keyword Baked Chicken Tenders, Chicken strips, Crispy Chicken Tenders

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 434kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
24 chicken tenders OR cut 4 large chicken breasts into thin strips (about 1-inch wide)
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 tablespoons butter melted

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit) and set aside a non-stick baking sheet.
In a large bowl or plastic Ziploc bag, add the flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Toss or stir well to combine.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, salt and garlic powder.
Add the chicken strips to the egg mixture and mix until evenly coated.
Add chicken pieces one by one to the flour mixture and toss very well to coat, in the bag or in the bowl with a pair of tongs.
Brush about half the butter on the baking sheet and add the chicken tenders in a single layer.
Brush the rest of the melted butter on the tenders. Bake at 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for 10 minutes.
Flip the chicken strips.
Bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until both sides are crispy and the chicken tenders are cooked through to 74 degrees Celsius or 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

Discard any leftover flour/breadcrumb mixture immediately (you might be left with some extra after the chicken has been coated).

Storage Instructions

These chicken tenders keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.

Air Fryer Instructions

To make these tenders in an Air Fryer, follow the same instructions to make the tenders and air fry at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 4 min, flip and air fry for another 3-4 more minutes, brushing them with butter as recommended in the recipe. .

Reheating Instructions

We recommend reheating these chicken tenders in a toaster oven, the oven, or an air fryer so they stay crispy when reheated. Reheat until heated through.

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