Have dinner ready in 30 minutes with this family favorite Oven Baked Chicken Tenders recipe. These baked chicken strips are an easy weeknight meal all will love.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken tenders, oven baked chicken tenders without breading
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.
1/2 cup unsalted butter
In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, pinch of 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.
1 pound chicken breast 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.
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
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
Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Eating undercooked or raw chicken can put you at risk for salmonella.
You can cook at 400 if you're short on time, but your tenders come out less tender.
Store leftover seasoning in a small airtight container.