Oven Baked Chicken Tenders: Crispy, Juicy, and Guilt-Free

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders offer a guilt-free way to enjoy crispy, juicy chicken without the fat, perfect for health-conscious eaters.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 tenders

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tenders

1 pound Chicken Tenders Trimmed well
1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic Can substitute with garlic powder
1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence Can substitute with oregano or Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Can replace with sea salt or table salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper Can substitute with white pepper

For the Baking

1 tablespoon Olive Oil Spray Can substitute with avocado oil
Bamboo Skewers Optional for presentation

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
aluminum foil
Small bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and adjust the oven rack to the upper middle position.
Trim the chicken tenders to remove any excess fat and tendons.
Mix together granulated garlic, herbs de Provence, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray a light coat of olive oil on it.
Thread chicken tenders onto bamboo skewers if desired.
Place seasoned chicken tenders in a single layer on the baking sheet and generously spray with olive oil.
Sprinkle half of the seasoning mix over them, flipping to ensure even coverage.
Bake the chicken tenders for 12 minutes, then switch to broil for an additional 3 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 4tendersCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh chicken and season well. Keep an eye on the broiling phase to prevent burning.

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