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Golden brown oven baked chicken tenders arranged on a baking sheet with a side of dipping sauce.
Emily Carter

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Quick, easy, and budget-friendly oven baked chicken tenders made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 234
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast tenders
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 instant-read meat thermometer for accuracy

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken tenders with the avocado oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, tossing until every piece is well coated.
  3. Let the chicken marinate for 5-10 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken tenders in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce and side dishes.

Notes

You can easily make this recipe gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce. For best results, ensure chicken tenders are in a single layer on the baking sheet to cook evenly. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.