Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders: The Easiest Healthy Delight
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthy, easy-to-make delight that satisfy your cravings for crispy fried chicken without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tenders.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the tenders for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- These tenders can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg