How long do you bake chicken tenderloins in the oven

Q: How long does it take to cook chicken in the oven at 375?

Heres the shortest answer we can give you: For large boneless, skinless chicken breasts: cook them 20 to 30 minutes in a 375 degrees F oven. For large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts: cook them 35 to 40 minutes in a 375 degrees F oven.

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Baked Chicken Tenders

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Recipe Summary
Nutrition Profile:
Ingredients
Directions
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients for Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Tenders without Breading
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
What to serve with Baked Chicken Tenders
What temperature should chicken tenders be cooked to?
How to store leftover chicken tenders
Helpful Kitchen Equipment
Other Easy Chicken Recipes You’ll Love
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Recipe Summary

active:

20 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

High-Protein
Low Carbohydrate
Low-Calorie
Nut-Free
Soy-Free

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

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Nonstick cooking spray
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 pounds total)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
½ cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup bottled low-calorie barbecue sauce (Optional)

Directions

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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly coat with cooking spray; set aside. Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into three strips.
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Step 2
In a small bowl, beat together egg whites, the water, and lemon peel. In another small bowl, stir together bread crumbs and cheese. Dip chicken strips in egg white mixture, then in bread crumb mixture, turning to coat. Arrange strips on prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat chicken strips with additional cooking spray.
Step 3
Bake about 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once halfway through baking. If desired, serve with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

3 pieces

Per Serving:

207 calories; protein 32g; carbohydrates 11g; fat 3g; saturated fat 1g; cholesterol 70mg; sodium 534mg.

Exchanges:

4 lean protein, 1/2 starch

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Have dinner ready in 30 minutes with this family favorite Oven Baked Chicken Tenders recipe; it’s an easy weeknight meal all will love.

Chicken strips are the ultimate finger food and these flavor-packed Oven Baked Chicken Tenders are no exception. These crispy tenders are perfect for lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

Made with a seasoning blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and more, you won’t be missing the crispy coating of a breaded chicken tender.

Do more with chicken! Check out some fan favorites like this Strawberry Caprese Chicken Salad, Pesto Chicken Power Bowls, and Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad!

Whether you call them chicken tenders, chicken tenderloins, or chicken fingers, this easy chicken recipe is a great way to enjoy juicy and tender chicken without the added calories of breaded or fried chicken tenders.

BONUS: these flavor loaded strips of white meat are kid friendly and a great main to a side of cheesy Grilled Cheese Roll Ups for a fun kids meal.

Looking for another cooking method to enjoy chicken tenders? Give these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders a try.

Ingredients for Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Meat: you will need chicken breast tenders. If they don’t have chicken tenders, grab a pack of chicken breasts and cut them into strips when you get home.

Seasoning: we are going to be pulling out all the stops to achieve great flavor with these chicken tenders. You will need paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Tenders without Breading

1. Melt the butter. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Slice the butter into 1 tbsp cubes and place it in a shallow dish. Melt the butter by microwaving in 30-second increments.

2. Make the seasoning. In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

3. Season the chicken. Dredge the chicken tenders in the melted butter. Lay the coated tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken tenders.

4. Bake the chicken. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165° F. When finished, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

Butter: If you are looking to avoid dairy or added calories, you can swap out the butter for egg wash.

Seasoning substitutions: Italian seasoning and garlic powder make an excellent combination.

Breading: looking to turn your oven-baked tenders into crispy chicken tenders? Consider using panko breadcrumbs to make Panko Breaded Chicken, regular breadcrumbs, or crushed pork rinds.

What to serve with Baked Chicken Tenders

Sauce up your tenders with some of my favorite dipping sauces like BBQ sauce (or barbecue sauce), honey mustard sauce, Big Mac Sauce, or my personal favorite homemade Chick-Fil-A Sauce!

My favorite side dishes to serve with them are Avocado Corn Salad, Sweet Potato Cubes, Quinoa Apple Salad, or Air Fryer Vegetables.

What temperature should chicken tenders be cooked to?

Ensure your chicken is fully cooked by using an instant-read thermometer and making sure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Eating undercooked or raw chicken is unsafe and can put you at risk for salmonella.

How to store leftover chicken tenders

Leftover chicken tenders are easy to store. Once they have reached room temperature, transfer chicken tenders to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge.

The leftover chicken tenders can be enjoyed the rest of the week for lunch, a protein-filled snack, or chopped up and cut into smaller chicken pieces and tossed on top of a salad.

Helpful Kitchen Equipment

Nesting bowls: for prepping, I like having a set like this on hand. The set includes a small bowl, medium bowl, and large bowl. One great prep set will take you a long way in the kitchen. However, it is also important to have a shallow bowl, like this. Shallow bowls make it season for rolling meat in seasoning or egg wash.

Sheet pan: these pans have so many different names. You might call it a rimmed baking sheet or even a cookie sheet; either way, when making baked tenders, you will need one!

Wire rack: this might come in handy to cool your chicken before serving. If I’m meal prepping, I like to cool the chicken until it’s about room temperature before transferring it to the fridge and storing it for recipes later in the week.

Other Easy Chicken Recipes You’ll Love

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Oven Baked Chicken and Cauliflower
Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade
Creamy Chicken And Rice
Chicken Shawarma Bowls

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Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Have dinner ready in 30 minutes with this family favorite Oven Baked Chicken Tenders recipe; it's an easy weeknight meal all will love.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked chicken tenders, oven baked chicken tenders without breading

Servings: 4

Calories: 351kcal

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 pound chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
pinch of salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Slice the butter into 1 tbsp cubes and place it in a shallow dish. Melt the butter by microwaving in 30 second increments.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Dredge the chicken tenders in the melted butter, then lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken tenders.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165° F. When finished, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Store leftover seasoning in a small airtight container

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

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What temp should chicken tenderloins be cooked at?

*165˚F IS THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN MUST REACH TO BE SAFE TO EAT.

How long should you cook chicken tenders at 375?

Using a conventional oven, it should take about 20 minutes to bake chicken tenders at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

How long do you cook chicken at 400 in the oven?

A medium size chicken breast (5 to 6 ounces each), takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes to bake in a 400 degree oven. I always bake chicken breasts at 400 degrees Fahrenheit as the high temperature helps seal in the juices (and the flavor).

How long does it take to cook chicken in the oven at 375?

Here's the shortest answer we can give you: For large boneless, skinless chicken breasts: cook them 20 to 30 minutes in a 375 degrees F oven. For large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts: cook them 35 to 40 minutes in a 375 degrees F oven.