Crispy Oven-baked Chicken Tenders
For an easy chicken dinner, whip up these crunchy, oven-baked chicken tenders. The recipe can be prepared in less than 30 minutes and will be a big hit with your kids and family.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 189kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders, boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon homemade sofrito
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breading
- ½ teaspoon adobo
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a rack on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, lime juice and homemade sofrito.
- Place beaten eggs in a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, place the panko and combine with the adobo.
- Take the chicken tenders and dip them in the egg mixture one at a time. Then, cover the chicken tenders with the panko and adobo mixture. Gently press the panko mixture on the chicken to make sure it's well coated.
- Lay the chicken tenders on the rack on the baking sheet. Repeat until all tenders have been coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Wash your chicken with lime juice or vinegar before seasoning it.This acts as a light brine and infuses flavor.
- Be sure to cook the chicken tenders until the internal temperature of the largest tender is at least 165°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg