Chicken Tender Recipe
My new favourite Chicken Tender Recipe brings a homemade crunch to your dinner table with seasoned, baked tenders that are easy, kid-friendly, and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips)
- ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt for creaminess
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard adds tang
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese optional, but yum
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or oregano mix)
- Cooking spray or a light drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, toss to coat well, cover, and chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish.
- Remove tenders from the marinade and press into the breadcrumb mix to coat evenly on each side.
- Arrange tenders on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 12–14 minutes. Flip and bake for another 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let the tenders rest for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy the crispy, flavorful tenders!
Notes
Pat tenders dry before marinating to help the yogurt stick. Swap panko for crushed cornflakes for a fun twist. Use a shallow dish for dredging for easy cleanup. Chilling coated tenders before baking helps the crumbs stick.
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