Crispy Homemade Baked Chicken Tenders Easy Oven Favorite
These crispy baked chicken tenders come out golden, juicy, and crunchy without any frying. Perfect for family dinners or quick lunches.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper or wire rack
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs or fork
- Measuring spoons
- Serving plate
Ingredients
- 600 grams chicken tenders or sliced chicken breast
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- Half a cup grated hard cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Half a teaspoon sweet paprika
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Line a tray with parchment or set a wire rack on top
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper
- In one bowl, whisk eggs and milk
- In a second bowl, mix breadcrumbs with cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
- Dip each piece of chicken first into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to coat fully
- Place the coated chicken onto the tray
- Lightly drizzle or brush olive oil on top of each tender
- Bake for 10 minutes, then flip each tender and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and cooked through
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving
- Sprinkle with parsley if using
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko instead of regular breadcrumbsThese tenders freeze well after baking
Reheat in a hot oven to bring back the crisp texture
Great with mustard, garlic dip, or tomato salsa
You can turn these into chicken nuggets by cutting the meat smaller
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 670mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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