Crazy Plates Oven Fried Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Crazy Plates Oven Fried Chicken Tenders deliver all the crunch of traditional fried chicken without the guilt. Made with tender chicken marinated in buttermilk and egg for succulence, these tenders are perfectly coated in a seasoned blend of flour, garlic powder, paprika, and panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Baked to crispy perfection in the oven with just a light spritz of cooking spray, this healthier alternative to deep frying is quick to prepare, requiring only 20 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes to cook. Ideal for weeknight dinners, family meals, or even as a flavorful appetizer, these easy homemade chicken tenders pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces. Serve them fresh from the oven and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken tenders
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
Dip each chicken tender into the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge it in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour.
Dip the floured chicken tender back into the buttermilk mixture, then coat it thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs.
Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out to allow for even cooking.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken tenders with non-stick cooking spray. This helps them crisp up while baking.
Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken tenders from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.8 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 473 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 4614 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 126.3 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1778 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
