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    November 7, 2022 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Baked Chicken Tenders

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    These baked chicken tenders are made with spices, olive oil, and strips of chicken tenderloins. They’re juicy and flavorful, and cook in just 10 minutes!

    five baked chicken tenders with sauce on the side.
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    1 Why You’ll Love These Baked Chicken Tenders
    2 Ingredient Notes
    3 How Long Do I Bake These For?
    4 What Do I Serve These With?
    5 Top Tips
    6 Storage
    7 More Recipes You Might Enjoy
    8 Baked Chicken Tenders

    Why You’ll Love These Baked Chicken Tenders

    • They’re keto-friendly, low-carb, and way healthier than classic chicken tenders.
    • No deep frying and no breading!
    • Perfect for meal prep.
    • Can be used in a variety of ways like salads, wraps, and dips!
    • Requires minimal ingredients and is budget-friendly.
    • Fail-proof recipe.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Chicken Tenders – Fresh or frozen chicken tenderloins can be used, just make sure to thaw if using frozen.
    • Spices – I used a combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt. Feel free to use Cajun seasoning, chipotle seasoning, or the spice rub of your choice.
    • Olive Oil – Any type of oil or melted unsalted butter will work.
    raw chicken tenderloins, olive oil, and spices.

    How Long Do I Bake These For?

    10 minutes at 400 degrees F. or until the chicken tenders reach an internal temperature of 165 F.

    What Do I Serve These With?

    You can serve them as an appetizer with your favorite sauce like honey mustard, remoulade sauce, or ketchup. Or you can serve them with roasted potatoes and vegetables for a complete dinner meal.

    six raw chicken tenders on a baking sheet.

    Top Tips

    • Don’t overcook the chicken otherwise, it will turn out dry.
    • Season the chicken tenders on both sides for extra flavor.
    • If you want them super spicy, add more cayenne pepper!
    • Allow the chicken to rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before cooking. Baking cold chicken straight out of the fridge will result in uneven cooking.
    Two baked chicken tenders up close with sauce on the side.

    Storage

    Allow the leftover chicken to cool completely then transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

    More Recipes You Might Enjoy

    • Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    • Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
    • Baked Chicken Thighs
    • Crispy Chicken Cutlets

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    five baked chicken tenders with sauce on the side.

    Baked Chicken Tenders

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 136kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    These baked chicken tenders are made with spices, olive oil, and strips of chicken tenderloins. They're juicy and flavorful, and cook in just 10 minutes!

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
    • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a small bowl, combine the spices and mix until well combined.
    • Coat the chicken tenders in olive oil and the spice mixture on both sides.
    • Transfer chicken tenders to a prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
    • Enjoy immediately!

    Notes

    • Don’t overcook the chicken otherwise, it will turn out dry.
    • Season the chicken tenders on both sides for extra flavor.
    • If you want them super spicy, add more cayenne pepper!
    • Allow the chicken to rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before cooking. Baking cold chicken straight out of the fridge will result in uneven cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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