Baked Chicken Tenderloins (No Breading)

Baked Chicken Tenderloins (No Breading)

from thefeatherednester.com
25 min

Make healthy baked chicken tenders in the oven or air fryer with this easy chicken tenderloin recipe! Add green beans, bell pepper, broccoli, potatoes, or asparagus to make this an easy one-pan dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1½ pounds chicken tenderloins (fresh or frozen) (*for frozen, see notes below*)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare the shallow casserole dish or baking sheet by spraying it with cooking oil.

  2. 2

    Add seasonings to a ziplock bag, dipping tray, or plate. Use a separate bag, tray, or plate for the melted butter or oil.

  3. 3

    Shake or dip the chicken strips in the butter or oil and to coat on all sides. Then do the same with the chicken tenders and seasonings, pressing gently all around to coat.

  4. 4

    Place dipped chicken tenderloins on the prepared casserole pan or a baking sheet. Add fresh or frozen green beans, asparagus, sliced bell pepper, or broccoli, or diced potatoes (see below), if desired.

  5. 5

    Bake for 15- 20 minutes, until the chicken tenders reach an internal temperature of 165ºF in the center. Serve the chicken tenders warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.

  6. 6

    Preheat your air fryer to 325ºF. Air fry the chicken tenderloins for 10-15 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken strips to ensure they are 165º internally before serving. Serve the chicken tenders warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.