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Boneless Chicken Tenders

When seasoned to perfection, these boneless chicken tenders are no less than comfort food. After many attempts, I have mastered this recipe, and these turn out super crispy and tender every single time.

And guess what? Making these takes only about 40 minutes, and you’re ready to let your kids stuff their mouths.

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Boneless Chicken Tenders

These boneless chicken tenders can give KFC tough competition if made right. Let me get you hooked on this bewildering recipe.

Boneless Chicken Tenders

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Boneless Chicken Tenders

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Why Do I Love Boneless Chicken Tenders?

I am personally a fan of boneless chicken recipes, and these boneless chicken tenders make me love them a little bit more every time. This is the perfect snack recipe for picky children and is very healthy, too, as they have less fat but more protein than traditional chicken wings.

Boneless Chicken Tenders

What Are Boneless Chicken Tenders?

Chicken Tenders are also comprehended as chicken tenderloins. These are generally thin muscles that are narrowly fastened to the underside of the chicken breast. Boneless Chicken Tenders are very tender as compared to other parts of the chicken.

Are Chicken Tenders Like Chicken Breast?

While most people think chicken tenders and chicken breasts are the same things, they’re not. Boneless chicken tenders are independent secondary muscles lying directly under the breast. 

How To Cook Boneless Skinless Chicken Without Drying It Out?

Do not cook your boneless chicken tenders in an oven past 165°F because too much heat can also dry out your boneless chicken tenders.

How Do I Make My Chicken Tender And Juicy?

You can try these ways to make your boneless chicken tenders juicier.

  • Marinate your boneless chicken tenders.
  • Add a sauce to maintain moisture.
  • Add a drizzle of olive oil to keep your chicken moist.

How To Serve Boneless Chicken Tenders?

My favorite sides to pair with baked boneless chicken tenders are sweet potato fries, spinach casserole, corn pudding and coleslaw.

Tips

The best cooking tips I can give you for baked boneless chicken tenders are not overcooking your chicken tenders and marinating your chicken. It’s even better if you leave your boneless chicken tenders marinated overnight and see how juicy and gender your boneless chicken tenders turn out.

Boneless Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

  • Eggs
  • Garlic Powder
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Onion Powder
  • Pork Chops (Boneless)
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt And Pepper To Taste

How to make these Boneless Chicken Tenders:

Step 1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. Cut each pork chop into strips.

Step 3. Mix together the eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper in a bowl.

Mix together the eggs, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper in a bowl.

Step 4. Dip the pork chop pieces into the egg mixture.

Step 5. Coat the pork chop pieces in the breadcrumbs.

Coat the pork chop pieces in the breadcrumbs.

Step 6. Saute the pork chops in the oil over medium-high heat for one minute on each side.

Saute the pork chops in the oil over medium high heat for one minute on each side.

Step 7. Transfer the pork to a baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Transfer the pork to a baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes.

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Boneless Chicken Tenders

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
When seasoned to perfection, these boneless chicken tenders are no less than comfort food. After many attempts, I have mastered this recipe, and these turn out super crispy and tender every single time.
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Ingredients 

  • 2 large Eggs
  • Salt And Pepper To Taste
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 2 cups Breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp. Onion Powder
  • 6 Pork Chops, Boneless
  • 3 tbsp. Olive Oil

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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut each pork chop into strips.
  • Mix together the eggs, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Dip the pork chop pieces into the egg mixture.
  • Coat the pork chop pieces in the breadcrumbs.
  • Saute the pork chops in the oil over medium high heat for one minute on each side.
  • Transfer the pork to a baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
Author: Laura

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How To Store Boneless Chicken Tenders?

An easy way to store your boneless chicken tenders is to line them up on a dish and freeze them for at least 2-3 hours. Once your boneless chicken tenders are frozen, you can remove them from the dish, put them in an air-tight plastic bag, and freeze them for as long as you want.

How To Reheat Boneless Chicken Tenders?

Allow your leftover baked boneless chicken tenders to reach room temperature before you begin to reheat them. If you’re going to use an oven to reheat your baked boneless chicken tenders, preheat your oven to about 200°C or 400°F. Line up your chicken tenders on a baking tray or baking tray and let them heat for 10 minutes.

How Much Do Boneless Chicken Tenders Last In The Fridge?

Cooked boneless chicken tenders can last about 3-4 days in the refrigerator, as per the recommendations of the USDA. Whereas when frozen, these boneless chicken tenders can last up to 3-4 months. Uncooked boneless chicken tenders may be good to use even after 6-9 months.

Can I Make Ahead Boneless Chicken Tenders?

You can definitely make these baked boneless chicken tenders ahead of time but make sure you’re not freezing and unfreezing them again and again. So if you want to reuse your baked boneless chicken tenders multiple times, it’s ideal that you make small packets and then freeze them.

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