Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
Enjoy these easy and flavorful Oven Baked Chicken Tenders, ready in just 30 minutes for a quick family meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- Air Fryer
- shallow dish
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Butter and Chicken
- ½ cup unsalted butter sliced into 1 tablespoon cubes
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders
Seasoning Mix
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Slice the butter into 1 tablespoon 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.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can cook at 400 if you're short on time, but your tenders may be less tender. Store leftover seasoning in a small airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tenderCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1834IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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