chicken tenderloin recipe

Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders are one of the most popular chicken tenderloin recipes. They are easy to make and full of flavors!

Easy Crispy Baked Chicken Tenderloin Recipe

½ lb chicken tenderloin

olive oil

lemon juice

garlic

salt and pepper (to taste)

breadcrumbs

paprika

onion powder

parmesan cheese

Fill a large bowl with 1 quart of water and 2 tablespoons of salt. Stir to combine and the salt is absorbed. Add the chicken tenderloins and let them sit in the saltwater to brine for at least 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

In another bowl, add breadcrumbs, paprika, onion powder, and parmesan cheese.

Remove chicken tenderloin from the brine. Then pat dry with paper towels.

Add chicken into the egg mixture, shake off the excess. Then dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.

Arrange chicken on the baking sheet. Then bake for 8 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cooked through.

This chicken marinara recipe is full of all the comforting tastes you want while also being good for you. It&#039;s one of the most delicious baked chicken tenderloin recipes you&#039;re ever going to find.

Chicken Marinara

Low-fat cottage cheese ((120 g))

Part-skim ricotta cheese ((120 g))

Parmesan cheese, divided ((40 g))

Frozen garlic cubes,

Parsley ((12 g))

Basil ((25 g))

Spinach ((25 g))

lbs Chicken tenderloins or breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces ((896 g))

Tbsp Olive oil ((15 g))

tsp Kosher salt

tsp Oregano

Garlic powder

Italian seasoning

Crushed tomatoes,

mozzarella cheese ((56 g))

In a small food processor or blender, blend the cottage and ricotta cheeses, ¼ cup of the parmesan, garlic, parsley, basil, and spinach until it forms a pretty smooth paste. Don’t go crazy, a few green specks are great!

Add your chopped chicken to a 9x13 baking dish. Toss with olive oil and seasonings. Top with the cheese mixture and combine well. Pour crushed tomatoes over the top of the chicken mixture, then top with mozzarella and remaining ¼ cup of parmesan.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes until the top is bubbly and chicken is cooked through. If you want the cheese to brown a bit more, just broil for a few more minutes. It will be a bit watery right out of the oven, but will thicken up a little as it sits. We might like the leftovers even better!

PRO-TIP: To avoid that extra liquid at the end, you can also bake the chicken for 10 minutes BEFORE adding the cheese and sauce. Carefully pour off the extra liquid and then proceed to add the cheesy mixture, marinara, and cheese. Bake for only 15 additional minutes.

Serve over pasta, spaghetti squash, or on crusty buns with extra marinara or pesto like a chicken parmesan sandwich. ENJOY.

WOW! This was so unbelievably yummy!! I’ve never written a food review before but felt compelled to do so because of how good this was!! I did pre cook the chicken on its own first for 10mins (like suggested) and I’m glad I did as I managed to get rid of quite a bit of liquid and I wouldn’t have wanted the final result to be any more saucy/watery than it was. Final result was perfect!! I added some butter beans for a bit more protein and this was a yummy addition! 

At first I was a bit concerned how expensive my shop was going to be (having to buy all four cheeses) but I’ve got enough left over to make this all again which makes it way more cost effective! 

Thank you so much for this recipe! Excited to try more of yours!

Love this recipe, so easy and delicious,** I did add half a package of cooked Costco cheese tortellini in with two large chopped chicken breast (baked chicken alone for 12 ish min prior) topped with cheese sauce mix as directed then for tomato sauce I added half can of diced tomatoes drained to half jar of Raos marinara then topped with Parm and Mozz baked for 30 then broiled like suggested, it looked SUPER watery initially however after resting 30-40 mins was perfectttt. Love the addition of cottage cheese for more protein 😍😍😍

Making this for a second time and doubling! It has so much flavor and I love that I can do lower carb sides for me, and pasta for the rest of the fam. Another hit with my whole crew!

Sooo yummy! And easy to adjust for picky eaters. I loved this sauce and chicken over spaghetti squash and it was easy to cook some noodles for others in my family to also enjoy. They loved it!!

So good! And macro friendly also. Will definitely make this again.

So delicious! I served the recipe over zucchini noodles. The macros are great for such a flavorful dish. I will be making this recipe on a regular basis.

Wowza! This was ridiculously good! It’s your best recipe that I’ve made!  BTW, I had to substitute 2T. dried basil, instead of the fresh basil. Also, didn’t have canned crushed tomatoes so I used 2cups of marinara sauce—probably could’ve cut back on some of the salt. Served it over whole wheat pasta! Delicious!!!

Added in with some noodles and just like chicken parm!

I’m a long term fan of yours but this is my first comment. This is one of those recipes that you can’t believe is so delicious but also fits your macros. Will be on repeat in our house.

Made this tonight and it was a huge hit with the whole family!

This easy baked chicken tenders recipe is perfect for busy weeknights with its 10 minute prep.  The seasoning is out of this world delicious and will make this recipe one of your family favorites.

Oven Baked Chicken Tender - Perfectly Cooked

chicken breast tenders (about 8-10)

avocado oil (or your favorite cooking oil)

tamari

garlic powder

black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).  Set aside a rimmed baking sheet (no need to prep the baking sheet as the tenders have oil so they should not stick)

In a medium bowl, combine the tenders with the oil, tamari, and seasonings.  Let sit while the oven preheats to absorb the marinade.

Transfer chicken tenders to the baking sheet in a single layer.  Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 165F (74C).  If you removed the tendon and the tenders have split, the chicken may be finished cooking before the 15 minutes.  Use a meat thermometer for the most accuracy and to avoid under or over cooked chicken.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and side dishes.  Store leftover chicken tenders in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

These tenders were delicious, moist and super tender! I let mine marinate for about 30 minutes before baking. I will definitely make these again. Yum!!!

Recently had to give up breading and fried items for digestive  issues.
Have experimented with baked tenders but always overdone, chewy or not very tasty.
Was about to give up and tried your recipe and it was outstanding!
Think I could have them every day.
Love the tamari! Who needs all that extra salt? Five stars!

Great recipe!  The tenders stayed moist and juicy!  
Will definitely a make again!

Delicious! I was skeptical because of how simple the quick marinade was, but was it perfect.

10/10 for teaching us a life hack I will never forget - using the fork to remove the weird white bit. That’s a total game changer!

This is a perfect recipe, thank you!  It's so fast and easy, and the tenders came out juicy and delicious.  I'm so glad you shared your method.

This was so easy and so yummy!  I’ll definitely make it again!

So easy, fast, and good. My tenders were done after about 12 minutes. Will make this again for sure! I didn't have tamari so used low sodium soy sauce instead.

In your description of the Baked Chicken Tenders, you said they were gluten free and the description of the Tamari on Amazon says it has wheat in it. Just a heads up. Thanks for the recipe!

The winner at 8:30 pm on a Thursday  night.

made this chicken tender recipe the other day and they really came out nice and juicy

Thanks Jennifer for another easy and delicious recipe. I did not have Tamari so used low sodium soy sauce.

These chicken tenders were so easy to make and really flavorful!

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