Easy Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

5 from 2 votes

These crispy and healthy Baked Chicken Tenders are a family favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights. For a real treat, serve with our simple honey mustard sauce for dipping.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: lunch, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 438kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

1½ pounds Chicken Tenders
1 cup Buttermilk

Breading for Chicken Tenders

1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Dry Mustard
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil to drizzle on chicken tenders before baking

Honey Mustard Sauce

¼ cup Honey
¼ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
⅛ teaspoon Garlic Powder
⅛ teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken tenders and buttermilk. Use kitchen tongs to turn the chicken and cover all sides, then let sit for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a pie pan or shallow baking dish, add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Using tongs, remove the chicken tenders one at a time, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Place the chicken tender into the breadcrumb mixture and coat on all sides, pressing gently. Transfer the coated chicken tender to a parchment paper lined baking sheet, then repeat with the rest. Drizzle olive oil over the tops just before baking.
Bake in a preheated for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
While baking, combine the honey, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let cool for a couple minutes. Serve warm with honey mustard dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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