Oven Baked Marinated Chicken Tenders

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Oven Baked Marinated Chicken Tenders

This oven-baked marinated chicken tenders recipe is simple to make, juicy, and delicious. Plus, they're healthy and gluten-free!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Ziplock bag to marinade chicken
non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients

1½ pounds chicken tenderloins fresh or frozen *for frozen, see notes below
1½ cups Italian salad dressing prepared
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional

4 potatoes scrubbed and cut in 1-inch diced cubes
3 cups green beans fresh or frozen *for frozen, see notes below
all-purpose seasoning

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Prepare the baking sheet by spraying it with cooking oil, or line it with parchment paper or a Silpat silicone sheet.
Add the chicken tenders to a glass dish or Ziplock bag, then pour in the Italian salad dressing. Ensure that the chicken strips are submerged. Cover with a lid or seal the bag.
Refrigerate the chicken and marinade for 6-12 hours. I like to do this in the morning, then bake the chicken and vegetables that evening for dinner.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, and dispose of the marinade.
Add the chicken to your prepared baking sheet along with the potatoes and green beans (if using). If you prefer more firm green beans, add them to the sheet the last 10-12 minutes of baking. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil. Lightly season with all-purpose seasoning.

Baking Instructions

Bake the chicken tenders at 400ºF for 23-28 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF in the center. I recommend checking the temperature of the chicken after 20 minutes. The potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork.
Serve the chicken tenders warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

Make it spicy. Add some spice by adding a teaspoon or two of hot sauce to the tenderloin marinade.
Extra crispy chicken tenders. After marinating, follow the recipe directions for our extra crispy Shake ‘n Bake chicken tenders.
Add some flavor. If you want to add some extra flavor to the chicken, add garlic powder or onion powder to the tenderloin before baking.

You can use frozen chicken tenders and extend the marinade time to at least 8 hours.
If using diced potatoes, ensure that the size of the potatoes is about 1-inch cube, so they will be baked through.
If using frozen green beans, put them on the outer edges of the baking sheet, away from the chicken. The moisture from green beans can keep the chicken from browning.
Serve homemade chicken tenders with sauces like ranch, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard.

TFN Pro Tip:

Did you know you can make your own tenders from breasts? Check our how to cut chicken tips!

How to Store and Reheat:

Any leftover marinated chicken tenders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

To reheat, bake them in the oven at 400ºF until they are reheated to 165ºF.

You can also freeze them for up to three months. When ready to serve, thaw the chicken tenders in the fridge overnight. Then, bake as directed above.

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