Description
Delicious oven-baked chicken tenders that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. These chicken tenders use a combination of panko and regular breadcrumbs for extra crunch, seasoned with paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips)
Breading
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup regular breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or placing a wire rack on top to allow better airflow and crisping.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up three separate bowls—one with the flour, another with the beaten eggs combined with milk, and a third with the breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip into the egg wash ensuring it’s coated well, and finally coat evenly with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the breaded chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack. Lightly spray the tenders with cooking oil to help achieve a crispy texture during baking.
- Bake: Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness. Bake until the outside is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) to ensure food safety.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack placed over the baking sheet to allow air circulation around the chicken tenders.
- Lightly spraying with cooking oil helps achieve a golden crust without deep frying.
- Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Can substitute chicken tenders with thinly sliced boneless chicken breasts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: oven baked chicken tenders, crispy chicken tenders, baked chicken strips, panko chicken, healthy chicken tenders
