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Baked Panko Chicken Tenders

June 16, 2019 by Tracy | Updated November 7, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Ditch the fast-food or frozen. These Baked Panko Chicken Tenders are the healthy non-fried, easy, and crispy alternative that's full of flavor and super delicious!

Super crispy and super easy. These Baked Panko Chicken Tenders are the healthy non fried cruncy alternative that's full of flavor and super delicious!

Finally. Finally, I bring you these Baked Panko Chicken Tenders, because as a mom of a now 3-year old who has spent the first 3 years of her life without the classic tender de chicken, it was high time she had one. But obviously, one made from scratch!

ingredients for panko chicken tenders on counter

I love how simple, easy, and mess-free these are! Thanks to some tips we picked up from Recipe Tin Eats, chicken tenders recipe. With our own from scratch flair using Mayonnaise From Scratch and Dijon Mustard From Scratch!

Super crispy and super easy. These Baked Panko Chicken Tenders are the healthy non fried cruncy alternative that's full of flavor and super delicious!

First, for these crispy chicken tenders, you'll need to toast the panko breadcrumbs. This is key to making these chicken tenders super crunchy!

Next, mix of the batter ingredients.

Super crispy and super easy. These Baked Panko Chicken Tenders are the healthy non fried cruncy alternative that's full of flavor and super delicious!

Then, pro tip, use tongs or a fork to keep those pretty digits clean while you dredge the chicken in the batter and then the toasted panko breadcrumbs!

Super crispy and super easy. These Baked Panko Chicken Tenders are the healthy non fried cruncy alternative that's full of flavor and super delicious!

Then they're baked in the oven to crispy perfection!

Until they're ready to be dipped in your favorite condiment! M's favorite right now is our 5 Minute Homemade Ketchup! But next time I'm going to introduce her to the wonder that is our Fry Sauce. Regardless of the condiment, I was pretty happy that these Panko Chicken Tenders were my little one's first homemade chicken tenders experience!

Our Crispy Ranch Chicken Tenders are another house favorite!

Now the best part of these chicken tenders - you can freeze them! Put them in your freezer and then pop 'em out like you would a bag of frozen chicken tenders like you'd buy at the store. But with these, you know exactly what's in them and that they're made from scratch!

Other Healthy Appetizers

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Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

crispy baked panko crusted chicken tenders on parchment paper

Baked Panko Chicken Tenders

Super crispy and super easy. These Baked Panko Chicken Tenders are the healthy non fried cruncy alternative that’s full of flavor and super delicious!
4.7 from 30 votes
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Course: Appetizer, chicken
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Misto (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken tenders
  • 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • oil spray I use a misto

Batter

  • 1 lg egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  • Spread panko breadcrumbs on baking sheet and give a quick spray with oil.  Bake for 3-5 minutes until they begin to turn golden brown.  Remove from baking sheet and add to a medium sized bowl.  
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.  
  • In another medium sized bowl, whisk together batter ingredients and add the chicken and toss to coat.
  • With tongs, pick up chicken tenders one by one and add to panko breadcrumbs.  Spread breadcrumbs on top of chicken and the gently press down with hand.  Pick up with tongs and add to baking sheet.  Repeat with all tenders.
  • Give chicken a final quick sprinkle of kosher salt and then bake for 15 minutes or 20 if they're really large.  
  • Sprinkle with fresh minced parsley if desired and then serve immediately with your favorite condiment! 

Notes

Make ahead and freeze!
Let tenders completely cool and then store in freezer for up to 6 months.  When ready to use, add to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature is at least 165 degrees.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Jean Schram

    April 10, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks to you I now know how do use panko! Never cooked our first. This recipe is similar to one in Epicurious but easier. I used Costco organic binaries skinless breasts and cut them intro meatier strips than typical tenders. Also used gluten free kikkoman panko. Brined for 30 minutes first. Incredibly juicy as well as crispy. Just a FANTASTIC recipe-thank you!

    Reply
  2. Jenn

    August 14, 2020 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    I like that this had some flavor to it with the dijon and seasoning in the egg wash! I just added parm to the panko breadcrumbs. Was great on top of a yummy salad. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      August 14, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      Hi Jenn! Thanks so much for letting me know - I love them on salads, too!

      Reply
  3. Hannah Flack

    June 16, 2020 at 2:26 am

    5 stars
    "This was great! Really enjoyed it - thanks for sharing. I do agree with another commenter who said it was a bit sweet - I will definitely reduce the sugar next time (I used regular granulated sugar).

    Can't wait for leftovers tomorrow! :)"
    Regards Hannah Flack

    Reply
  4. Nancy

    February 23, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Made this with chicken boneless and skinless thighs in the air fryer! Beyond amazing!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      February 23, 2020 at 7:31 pm

      Oooh yes this would be SO good with chicken thighs!! Thanks for letting me know - so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Chris

    December 15, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    2 stars
    I don’t like being negative but these chicken tenders were not good. I only looked at the ratings and not the comments before making. After retreads not then I see the comments talk about how they look. Not taste. These reviewers didn’t make them. I think the problem was that the recipe was missing some ingredients. Eggs for example. I thought there should be eggs. But I followed the recipe and it doesn’t list eggs. Then I saw eggs in the recipe photo just now. Possibly just an oversight. That’s why I gave them 2 stars instead of one. Maybe correct the recipe and repost.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 15, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Wow, thank you SO much, Chris! That wasn't negative at all, that was honest and SO right on. I WAS missing the egg in the batter list for the ingredients - I am SO sorry that you made this without it because YES, the egg is a KEY ingredient! I just updated what I use for the recipe card and on that update I left out that KEY ingredient. Again, I am SO sorry and SO thankful for you telling me!! Keep up these kind of HELPFUL comments - I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!!

      Reply
      • Chris

        December 16, 2019 at 3:16 pm

        Good to know. Glad it was helpful. Thanks.

        Reply
      • Jess

        March 23, 2020 at 5:36 pm

        Could you post the nutritional valué. Im using this receipt for a kids class and I like to include nutrition Info. Ty lots

        Reply
        • Tracy

          March 25, 2020 at 6:25 am

          Hi Jess! Thanks for asking and yes - I just added it 🙂

          Reply
          • Tana Welch

            July 04, 2020 at 7:09 am

            What is the serving size in relation to nutritional info? Surely it can’t be 1g. Thanks!

          • Tracy

            July 04, 2020 at 8:09 am

            Hi Tana! The serving size is about 1/3 of chicken - so 1/3 of a lb of the # of tenders you get from a lb. Sometimes that's 2 tenders, dependent upon how big the tenders are cut.

  6. K Stew

    November 28, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    I just made this for Thanksgiving today. Wow! Best tasting chicken recipe ever! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      December 01, 2019 at 11:57 am

      That's so great to hear - so glad you liked it. Thank you for letting me know!

      Reply
  7. Debra

    July 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    5 stars
    Oh man...I would be such a hero if I made these! My kids are totally into chicken tenders...and that mustard/mayo before the panko would seal the flavor deal! Love that these are baked rather than fried. A total winner.

    Reply
  8. Trish Bozeman

    July 09, 2019 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    Oh I love panko! And it's great that these are baked and not fried. Not only easier, but healthier! My toddler would adore these.

    Reply
  9. Jenni LeBaron

    July 08, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    The batter for these baked panko chicken tenders looks spectacular! I love all of the flavors you put in this, especially the bit of Dijon. These look perfectly crispy and I love that they are oven baked rather than fried!

    Reply
  10. Pam Greer

    July 04, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    No need to fry when they look and taste this good! Perfect amount of crunch of flavor! I'm also going to try your homemade ketchup!

    Reply
  11. Tina

    July 03, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    I really love the flavor profile of these. What a great way to avoid the fast food ones. Well done. Saving this for my daughter, she loves chicken tenders.

    Reply
  12. Daniela

    July 03, 2019 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    I love chicken tenders because they take me back to my childhood. These ones look super crispy and delicious! And the mayo in the batter is a really nice touch! I bet it helps to keep them really moist.

    Reply
  13. Lola Osinkolu

    June 27, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    I love chicken tenders and these look absolutely irresistible!

    Reply
    • Gloria

      July 01, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      Love using Panko as the breading. My grandkids would love this for dinner. You can never go wrong with a great chicken recipe. Always a hit with the adults and kids.

      Reply

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