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Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Have dinner ready in 30 minutes with this family favorite Oven Baked Chicken Tenders recipe; it's an easy weeknight meal all will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken tenders, oven baked chicken tenders without breading
Servings: 4
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Slice the butter into 1 tbsp cubes and place it in a shallow dish. Melt the butter by microwaving in 30 second increments.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Dredge the chicken tenders in the melted butter, then lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken tenders.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165° F. When finished, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375° F.
  • Place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5-6 minutes on each side.

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Notes

  • Store leftover seasoning in a small airtight container

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1834IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg