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Crispy Cheesy Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

Published on March 15, 2019, Updated April 1, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 2 Comments

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These Crispy Cheesy Baked Chicken Tenders are a kid friendly dinner option that will satisfy the whole family!

Kids are notoriously picky eaters, which is why we make this chicken tenders recipe makes it into our menu rotation on a regular basis. Serve them with some Mashed Potatoes and Parmesan Ranch Broccoli for meal that will make even the pickiest princess beg for seconds.

A baked chicken tender being dipped into ranch dressing.

Crispy Cheesy Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

If your kids are anything like mine, the answer to “What do you want to eat?” whether at home or at a restaurant is often greeted with shouts of “chicken fingers!” which is inevitably met by my own cackle of “Chickens don’t have fingers!” (fans of the daytime soap “All My Children” might remember that classic line from the show).

That’s probably why they are now called chicken tenders instead of chicken fingers!

These Crispy Cheesy Baked Chicken Tenders are crunchy and flavorful and juicy. Kids will love them, and grown-ups will too!

A close up of a platter of crispy baked chicken tenders

How to make Baked Chicken Tenders

Anyway, moving on to these delectable, cheesy bites. Chicken tenders are dipped in seasoned flour, then egg and finally a combination of cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, then baked to crispy, golden perfection.

You have a few options when it comes to the baking. Both ways will work, one just works a little better than the other.

  1. The first method is just to lay the breaded chicken out on a foil lined baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  2. The second (and preferred) method adds a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to lift the chicken up so it’s able to brown on all sides without having to be flipped over.

Either way you’ll want to be sure and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.

A baking sheet with a wire rack with breaded chicken tenders on top

How long to bake chicken tenders in the oven

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Choose your baking method (lined baking sheet or rack) and prep the chicken. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken tenders are golden brown and crispy. If not using a wire rack, you’ll need to turn the chicken pieces over after about 10 minutes.

What should I serve with Chicken Tenders?

Crispy baked chicken tenders go well with a variety of sides. Here are a few of our favorite dishes to serve with this recipe:

  • Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
  • Best Ever Classic Macaroni Salad
  • Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Oven Roasted Parmesan Garlic Potatoes
  • Honey Roasted Carrots
  • Grilled Zucchini
  • Favorite Potato Salad

What is the difference between chicken breast and chicken tenderloin?

A chicken breast is attached to the ribs of the chicken. A tenderloin is attached to the breast but is a separate piece so it can easily be separated.

A stack of Baked chicken tenders with a bit taken out of one.

Crispy Cheesy Baked Chicken Tenders

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders 
  • Kosher salt
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 eggs + 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup fresh finely shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese, packed
  • ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a baking rack and spray with cooking spray. (if no baking rack, just spray the foil with cooking spray). Set aside.
  • Combine the coating ingredients in three shallow containers (like pie tins): 1 - sift together all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper; 2 - whisk together eggs and milk; combine panko breadcrumbs, sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
  • Season chicken on both sides with kosher salt.
  • Set up an assembly line to coat the chicken as follows: flour mixture, then egg mixture, and finally cheese mixture. Set pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking rack or baking sheet. Chicken can be close together but should not touch. *Pro-tip - use one hand for wet and one hand for dry coating.
  • Bake chicken at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.or until golden. If you are not using a baking rack, turn the chicken tenders over after about 10 minutes. *For additional browning, turn on the broiler for a few minutes until golden.
  • Serve immediately with choice of dipping sauce.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

Here’s another Chicken Tenders recipe that we love:

  • Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders

And for more easy chicken recipes, give these a try:

  • Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
  • Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta with Chicken
  • Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti

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About Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. Kelly says

    February 2, 2020 at 9:56 am

    These look so good. I can’t wait to try them! Is there a recipe for the white dipping sauce? Thanks!

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    • Kristin Maxwell says

      February 7, 2020 at 9:33 am

      That’s just Ranch dressing. 🙂

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