Easy Baked Chicken Tenders (Extra Crispy!)

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or you can use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet which helps ensure the tenders are crispy.

2. 02

   In a shallow bowl mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic pwoder, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper and stir until combined. Set aside.

3. 03

   Pour the 1/4 cup olive oil into another shallow bowl and set aside.

4. 04

   Optional: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before dredging, and let the coated tenders chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before baking. This helps everything stick better and stay crisp.

5. 05

   Dredge the chicken in the olive oil and then into the panko breadcrumb mixture making sure both sides are coated. Place the tenders on the baking sheet or wire rack.

6. 06

   Place the chicken tenders in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through cooking {chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F}.

7. 07

   Sprinkle with fresh parsley if you want and serve warm with honey mustard, ketchup or ranch dipping sauce.