Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these **Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders**, the perfect guilt-free alternative to traditional fried favorites. Packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat panko breadcrumbs and nutrient-rich ground flaxseeds, this recipe blends bold flavors from garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano for irresistible seasoning. Coated in a creamy mix of Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard, each tender achieves a golden, crispy finish in the oven without a drop of frying oil. Ready in just 40 minutes, these easy chicken tenders are baked to perfection and spritzed with olive oil cooking spray for that signature crunch. Serve them hot and pair with your favorite heart-healthy dipping sauce for a satisfying, protein-packed meal that’s family-approved! Perfect for those seeking **healthy baked chicken recipes**, **low-fat dinner ideas**, or **easy meal prep options**!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast tenders
- 1 cup Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow bowl, combine whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, ground flaxseeds, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
In another shallow bowl, mix plain Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Pat dry the chicken breast tenders with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Dredge each chicken tender in the yogurt and mustard mixture, coating it evenly.
Immediately transfer the chicken tender to the breadcrumb mixture and press gently to adhere the coating on all sides.
Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Lightly spritz each chicken tender with olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Allow the chicken tenders to rest for a few minutes before serving them hot with your choice of heart-healthy dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 531 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 2676 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 246.3 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1646 mg | 35% | |
*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.
