For extra crispy tenders, lightly spray the breaded chicken with cooking spray before baking. Ensure chicken strips are uniformly sized for even cooking. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
These crispy chicken tenders are incredibly easy to prepare and a guaranteed family favorite! Enjoy them plain or dunk them in your sauce of choice for a satisfying bite.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
Thoroughly combine panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. (2 minutes)
In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. Dip each chicken strip into the egg, ensuring it's fully coated, then dredge in the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is crispy and golden brown, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. (12 minutes)
For extra crispy tenders, lightly spray the breaded chicken with cooking spray before baking. Ensure chicken strips are uniformly sized for even cooking. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Roosevelt Watsica
Jul 1, 2025These are so much better than store-bought tenders. I used an air fryer and they came out perfectly!
Maggie Aufderhar
Jun 30, 2025I added a little Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture, and it gave the tenders a delicious, nutty flavor. Thanks for the great recipe!
Genesis Kuvalis
Jun 29, 2025I'm usually not a fan of baked chicken tenders, but these were surprisingly moist and flavorful. Will definitely make again!
Philip Lebsackhudson
Jun 27, 2025These chicken tenders were a huge hit! My kids loved them, and they were so easy to make. Definitely adding this to our regular rotation!
Darryl Homenick
Jun 26, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the results were fantastic. I will be trying more recipes from this author.
Tressie Jakubowski
Jun 26, 2025My family devoured these! The chili powder adds just the right amount of subtle heat.
Lela Hamillolson
Jun 25, 2025The panko breading makes these tenders incredibly crispy. I appreciate the simple ingredient list and straightforward instructions.