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Oven Fried Chicken Tenders

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Poultry
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword oven-fried-chicken, oven-fried-chicken-fingers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Rest time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 12 pieces [May vary]
Calories 162kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp chopped chopped chives
  • 1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • salt and black pepper
  • cooking spray
  • 2 Tbsp butter or light butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Liberally spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Set Up Dredging Station:
    1st - In a shallow bowl whisk together all purpose flour with 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2nd - In a separate shallow bowl whisk 2 large eggs with 2 Tbsp of milk. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste
  • 3rd - In a third shallow bowl whisk together the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives and dry Italian seasoning.
  • Dredge the chicken pieces through the flour, then the egg wash. Roll in the panko-Parmesan breadcrumbs. Press the breading onto the chicken tenders.
  • Arrange on baking pan without touching. Spray the chicken liberally with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes drizzling with melted butter halfway through baking.
  • Rest on the pan for 5 minutes then serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

a) To brown the chicken breading further at the end of baking turn the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes.
b) Adjust the baking time according to the size and thickness of the chicken tenders being prepared.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Tenders:
  • Prepare the chicken tenders per the recipe.
  • Spray on all sides with cooking spray or an oil mister. 
  • Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. 
  • Cook the chicken tenders at 400°F for 5-6 minutes per side turning halfway through. Spray any dry spots with cooking spray.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg