20-Minute Baked Chicken Tenders

If you need a quick and easy dinner recipe, this 20-minute baked chicken tender by The Dinner Bite is the way to go. This recipe is the perfect meal for busy nights as it only takes a few seconds to prepare and it’s ready to go in the oven. There is no breading required. The chicken will turn out moist, tender, and packed with flavors. You will never be disappointed when you try this recipe.

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These chicken tenders are so flavorful and the secret behind that is the seasoning blend. It is a mixture of paprika spice blend, lemon pepper seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. They are so delicious, especially when dipped into your favorite sauce.

Serve your chicken tenders with broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, mashed potatoes, collard greens, corn, mac and cheese, fries, rice, and more.

Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of chicken tenders
• 1 tablespoon of paprika spice blend or any other seasoning blend of choice
• 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Baked Chicken Tenders

Step 1:

In a large bowl, add the paprika spice blend, lemon pepper seasoning, dried parsley, salt and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Set aside.

Step 2:

This step is optional. Remove the tendon from the chicken tenders. Get a small piece of paper towel and a fork. Use the paper towel to hold the end of the tendon, then hold the fork with your other hand. Insert the tendon in between the tines of the fork then slide it toward the other side. Place the chicken tenders in the bowl, then pour the olive oil. Mix until they are well coated.

Step 3:

Sprinkle the seasoning blend. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 4:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the tenderloins on the prepared sheet in a single layer.

Step 5:

Bake the chicken tender in a preheated oven at 400F for about 15 to 20 minutes or until fully cooked. Once done baking, let them rest for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 6:

Serve and enjoy!

20-Minute Baked Chicken Tender