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Baked Chicken Tenders For One

Quick & easy 20-minute small batch baked chicken tenders! Perfectly crispy, juicy, and ready in no time. Satisfy your craving with this single serving gem!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken tenders, chicken, chicken strips, chicken tenderloins, chicken tenders, oven baked chicken tenders
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter -melted
  • 1 (6 to 8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast -sliced into 3 to 4 strips or use packaged chicken tenders

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • In another medium-sized bowl, melt the butter. Then dip a chicken strip into the melted butter.
  • Next, coat the butter-dipped chicken strip thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place the breaded chicken tender on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Do the same with the remaining tenders.
  • Bake the chicken tenders for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked.
    Pro Tip: When the chicken is fully cooked, it will have a golden brown color. The most reliable method to check if it's done is by using a meat or instant-read thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken; if it reads 165°F, the chicken is ready.
    If you don't have a thermometer, look for clear juices running from the chicken as a visual sign that it's cooked. The juices should not be pink.
  • Once done, remove the chicken strips from the oven and serve them with your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Slicing the Chicken Breast: To make tenders from a chicken breast, slice the breast lengthwise into even strips. This method avoids the need for pounding, ensures quick and even cooking, and results in the ideal size and shape for tenders.
  • Breading the Chicken: For a crispy, well-adhered coating, press the breading firmly onto the chicken strips. Before placing them on the baking sheet, shake off any extra breading to prevent sogginess and achieve a perfectly crisp crust.
  • Preparing the Baking Sheet: If you're not using a wire rack, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to keep the tenders from sticking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 749kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1458IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

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