Best 9 Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders Recipes

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Craving for a crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken tenders dish that you can easily make at home? Look no further! Oven-baked crispy chicken tenders are the ultimate comfort food that combines the satisfaction of fried chicken without the guilt. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can create a delicious meal that the whole family will love. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to make the perfect oven-baked crispy chicken tenders, ensuring that every bite is perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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After reviewing several oven-fried, baked chicken recipes, I created this spicy, savory, slightly sweet, crispy baked chicken without any added salt. Using a cooking rack inside the baking dish helps to keep the chicken crispy on all sides and prevent the chicken from getting soggy on the bottom.

Provided by Occasional Cooker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup grainy Dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
¼ cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 cup cornflake crumbs
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a cooking rack inside a baking dish and spray both with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, garlic powder, and pepper in a flat dish; stir until evenly combined. Stir mustard, honey, egg substitute, and hot sauce together in a small bowl.
  • Combine cornflake crumbs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion flakes, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper in another flat dish; stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Dip chicken tenders into the flour mixture until coated evenly, then dip into the egg mixture, shaking off any excess liquid. Drag the chicken through the bread crumb mixture, covering evenly.
  • Place chicken on the prepared cooking rack. Spray the chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 75.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1027.4 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS



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These crispy chicken tenders were so simple to make and were loved by my whole family! Dip in your favorite sauce or enjoy just as they are.

Provided by Hedz

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Mix panko, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper together well.
  • Beat egg in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken tenders into the egg mixture, then dredge in the panko mixture. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy on the outside and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 456.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

EASY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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A wholesome twist on the classic favorite chicken tenders....I personally would prefer these baked over fried any day!

Provided by Tarryn

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

vegetable cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®)
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch strips lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place egg in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a large zip-top freezer bag and mix well. Dip 2 chicken strips into egg and then place into bread crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Spray each chicken tender with cooking spray 2 times.
  • Bake tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; flip, continue to bake on opposite side until no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil tenders in the preheated oven for extra crunch, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CRISPY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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Recipe video above. Beautifully golden, truly crunchy baked chicken tenders! The trick is to toast the breadcrumbs before coating the chicken. See recipe notes for pictured Honey Mustard Dipping sauce.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Baked     Chicken     Crumbed

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs ((Note 1))
Oil spray
1 egg
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard ((or other mustard))
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper
500 g/1 lb chicken tenderloins ((or breast cut into 2/3" / 1.5cm thick slices, lengthwise))
Oil spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
  • Spread panko on a baking tray, spray with oil (spray vertically to avoid blowing the panko off the tray), then bake for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden. Transfer to bowl.
  • Place a rack on a baking tray (not critical but bakes more evenly).
  • Place the Batter ingredients in a bowl and whisk with a fork until combined.
  • Add the chicken into the Batter and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 248 g, Calories 416 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 973 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

OVEN-BAKED CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS



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Make and share this Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Keee8698

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 chicken tenders, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fat-free buttermilk
1 lb chicken tenders (about 12)
1 1/2 cups corn flakes, crushed
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, spices, and buttermilk. Add the chicken and turn in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate one hour.
  • Place the cornflake crumbs on a plate. Drain the chicken tenders. Pick up a chicken tender with one hand, and turn it in the cornflake coating, using the other hand to gently press additional coating onto the sides. Place on the baking sheet and repeat.
  • Bake, in a single layer, until firm, about 15 minutes.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS



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Quick and easy homemade baked chicken strips recipe. We usually serve this with homemade mac and cheese. They're way better than store-bought chicken strips and don't take any longer since you have to wait for the oven to preheat anyway.

Provided by Brandon Cummings

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups crushed crackers
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place egg in a bowl. Mix crushed crackers, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder together in a second bowl.
  • Dip chicken strips into beaten egg, then coat with cracker mixture; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy on the outside and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 173.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1149.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN



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This is an easy way to have the fried chicken texture, but baked.

Provided by Gail

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Mix cracker crumbs, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into melted margarine and press into cracker mixture until coated. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS



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These are delicious! And much more cost-effective than buying chicken nuggets. Nice and juicy, yet crisp on the outside, too. Yummy, yummy! For an Italian twist, omit chili powder and substitute Italian seasonings. Makes two dinner servings, or 4 lunch/appetizer servings.

Provided by Amanda Beth

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
2 cups finely crushed cracker crumbs or 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt or 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into thin strips, about one inch wide.
  • Longer sections can be cut in half to have uniform pieces.
  • Mix cracker crumbs and seasonings well.
  • Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then dredge in crumb mixture.
  • Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F, for 10-12 minutes, until crispy on outside and lightly browned.
  • Dip into favorite sauce, or enjoy just as they are!

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS



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You can make anything more delicious, even an all-time family favorite with these easy-to-make-easier-to-finish oven-fried chicken tenders. They're the perfect recipe to put together in no time! The not-so-secret secret ingredients for these homemade chicken tenders are panko bread crumbs, Gold Medal™ flour, and yes, a whole lot of love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup Progresso™ plain or Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/4 lb (20 oz) chicken breast tenders (from two 14-oz packages)
Favorite dipping sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • In shallow dish, place flour. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water. In third shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Coat chicken with flour; dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to perfection. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) before serving.
  • Use a good quality breading mix. This will help to create a crispy, golden-brown crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Bake the chicken for the full amount of time. This will help to ensure that the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Oven-baked crispy chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your chicken tenders are crispy, golden-brown, and cooked to perfection.

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