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