Easy Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
These crispy and healthy baked chicken tenders are a family favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with our simple honey mustard sauce for dipping.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 438kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
Breading for Chicken Tenders
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 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. One at a time, place the chicken tenders 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 oven 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!
Notes
Storing leftovers: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing: place completely cooled chicken tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet and freezer for about 1 hour until solid. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bags and store for up to 1 month in the freezer.
Reheating: you can reheat in a microwave, or in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes to make them crispy again.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 2mg