Oven baked chicken tenders are quick and kid-friendly - with no breading! This 30-minute recipe uses chicken tenderloins for a fast, easy, healthy dinner
1½poundschicken tenderloinsfresh or frozen *for frozen, see Notes below
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF or Air Fryer to 325ºF. Prepare the shallow casserole dish or baking sheet by spraying with cooking oil or use parchment paper.
Add seasonings to a ziplock bag, dipping tray, or plate. Use a separate bag, tray, or plate for the melted butter or oil.
Dry the chicken pieces before dipping, dip the chicken strips in the butter or oil to coat on all sides. Let excess butter slide off before dipping them into the seasoning.
Place dipped chicken on the prepared casserole pan or baking sheet in a single layer. Add fresh or frozen green beans, asparagus, broccoli, or small diced potatoes (see below) to the sheet, if desired.
Baking Instructions
Bake for 15- 20 minutes, until the chicken tenders reach an internal temperature of 165ºF in the center. Serve the chicken tenders warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.
Air Fry Instructions
Air fry the chicken tenderloins for 10-15 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken strips to ensure they are 165º internally before serving.
Serve the chicken tenders warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.
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Notes
Add 3 minutes baking time for frozen chicken tenderloins. If using diced potatoes, ensure that the size of the potatoes are less than 1" dice so they will be baked through.Put cooked and cooled chicken strips in a sealed container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. They also freeze very well! Seal in an airtight bag or storage container and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.