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A pile of golden brown Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders, one with a bite taken out, served on a white plate with a side of dipping sauce.

Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders

Enjoy the satisfying crunch of fried chicken without the mess or grease. These oven-baked chicken tenders are a healthier, weeknight-friendly way to enjoy comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Toasting Panko 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Breadcrumb
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs Note 1
  • Oil spray
Batter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard or other mustard
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
Chicken
  • 500 g/lb chicken tenderloins or breast cut into 2/3″ / 1.5cm thick slices, lengthwise
  • Oil spray

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Bowl
  • Fork
  • Tongs
  • Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180° fan-forced).
  2. Spread panko on a baking tray, spray with oil, then bake for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden. Transfer to bowl.
  3. Place a rack on a baking tray.
  4. Place the batter ingredients in a bowl and whisk with a fork until combined. Add the chicken into the batter and toss to coat.
  5. Pick up chicken with tongs and place it into the panko bowl.
  6. Sprinkle surface with breadcrumbs, then press down to adhere. Transfer onto baking tray. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  7. Spray lightly with oil, sprinkle with a touch of salt (optional). Bake 15 minutes (medium) or up to 20 minutes if large.
  8. Remove from oven and serve immediately, with sauce of choice and sprinkled with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Note 1: Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter, crispier coating than regular breadcrumbs. Note 2: Honey Mustard sauce is pictured, but any sauce of your choice works well.

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