Easy Homemade Chicken Tenders That Are Oven Baked
Crispy, juicy chicken tenders baked to golden perfection with garlic, Parmesan, and panko—perfect for weeknights or snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs chicken tenders
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place a rack on top.
- Set up breading stations: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko-Parmesan mixture in the third.
- Dip each chicken tender in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mix. Press gently to coat.
- Place on rack or sheet and spray tops with olive oil.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Let rest 2–3 minutes and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed. Freeze after baking and reheat in oven or air fryer.