Homemade oven-baked chicken tenders are quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight meal. Make sure to add them to your menu this week!
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This recipe is one of my weekly go-to recipes. I can make it with all the family’s favorite side dishes, and it doesn’t take long to prepare. That is a huge plus because we’re always rushing to games and practices.
Oven Baked Homemade Chicken Tenders
This recipe can be adjusted to add all your favorite spices. You can add in an Italian seasoning or make it spicy with some cajun season. My very favorite is Slap Ya Mama. I found this years ago while on vacation in New Orleans, but you can find it in many grocery stores now.
Tools You’ll Need to Make Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders
Cookie Sheet – I do line the baking sheet with foil to make cleanup faster. Just something I do to save cleanup time.
Stainless Steel Bowls– I LOVE stainless steel bowls. They are great in the kitchen for all kinds of cooking and baking. They hold up well and don’t need to be replaced often. These bowls are easy to clean and can even be put in the dishwasher.
Tongs– Makes flipping the tenders easier and less messy.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Chicken breast tenders
- Lance Grilled Cheese, crushed- I know this sounds weird! If you don’t have these, then you can use any crackers you have at home. Ritz crackers work well and panko style bread crumbs.
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
How to make homemade chicken tenders
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave, about 1 to 2 minutes. Place flour in a second bowl and crushed Lance crackers in a third. Yes, I know this seems like a lot, but you will not regret getting these bowls dirty.
- Cover your chicken tender in flour, dip it in the butter, and then roll it in the crackers until the chicken is covered.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on your prepared baking sheet and put them in the oven. You may want to add a thin layer of nonstick spray.
- Cook for 15 minutes, flip the chicken, and cook for another 8 minutes or until done. The temperature should be 165°F.
FAQ
Do I have to use sandwich crackers?
NO! You can use all kinds of crackers, like Ritz or even just regular panko style bread crumbs.
How do I reheat homemade chicken tenders?
The best way to reheat these tenders is in the air fryer for a few minutes until hot and crispy again. You can also reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
What to Serve with Homemade Chicken Tenders
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Homemade Oven Baked Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast tenders
- 3 packs Lance Grilled Cheese, crushed
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place flour in a second bowl and crushed
- Lance crackers in a third.
- Cover your chicken tender in flour, dip it in the butter, and then roll it in the crackers until the chicken is covered.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on your prepared baking sheet and put them in the oven.
- Cook for 15 minutes, flip the chicken, and cook for another 8 minutes or until done. The temperature should be 165°F.