Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders are flavorful and crunchy, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The panko breadcrumb coating ensures a deliciously crispy texture without the need for deep frying. Serve these tender chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
Batter:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard (or other mustard)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
Chicken:
- 500 g/1 lb chicken tenderloins (or breast cut into 2/3′ / 1.5cm thick slices, lengthwise)
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180° fan-forced).
- Toast Panko: Spread panko on a baking tray, spray with oil, then bake for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden. Transfer to a bowl.
- Prepare Rack: Place a rack on a baking tray.
- Prepare Batter: Whisk together egg, mayonnaise, mustard, flour, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken in the batter.
- Coating: Coat chicken in toasted panko breadcrumbs.
- Baking: Place breaded chicken on the rack, spray with oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Note 1: Toasting the panko breadcrumbs adds extra crunch to the chicken tenders.
- Note 2: Honey Mustard sauce complements these chicken tenders well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy, Oven Baked, Chicken Tenders, Panko Crusted, Easy, Family-Friendly
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