Easy Baked Chicken Tenders: Juicy Comfort Food Made Simple
Enjoy these easy baked chicken tenders that are juicy and full of flavor, perfect for a family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg