Description
Oven Baked Chicken Tenders are your go-to solution for a healthier, crispy alternative to traditional fried chicken. With tender chicken breast coated in a flavorful panko breadcrumb mixture, these tenders bake to golden perfection while retaining moisture. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests, serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into strips.
- In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk olive oil with herbs.
- Dip each chicken strip in the olive oil mixture, then coat well in the breadcrumb mix.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.
- While baking, combine soy sauce and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until mixed.
- Drizzle sauce over tenders before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg