Oven Fried Chicken Tenders

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Oven Fried Chicken Tenders – tender chicken breaded in a delicious coconut panko mixture and baked to crispy perfection! Skip that trip to KFC!

Oven Fried Chicken Tenders on a white plate

Hey everyone, it’s Kelly back again from Life Made Sweeter. Today I’m sharing some delicious chicken tenders that are a family favorite.

If you asked my husband what he’d like for dinner every night, crispy fried chicken would be his first choice. He is obsessed with KFC’s perfectly crunchy coating!

With these Oven Fried Chicken Tenders, there’s no need to pull out that deep fryer. It’s so easy to make them in the oven and with less mess to clean up.

Oven Fried Chicken on a white plate with sauces

Plus, they’re better for you because the chicken is baked and not fried. My family loves that you still get that crispy crust on the outside.

The sweet tropical twist makes these chicken tenders even more delicious! You mix some sweetened coconut together with Panko crumbs to get an amazing crunch!

And the best part is, everyone will love that they can enjoy an extra piece without the added guilt!

Serve it with your favorite dip for an extra tasty treat!

Oven Fried Chicken with red dipping sauce

Oven Fried Chicken Tenders

4.50 from 4 votes
Oven Fried Coconut Chicken Tenders - tender chicken breaded in a delicious coconut panko mixture and baked to crispy perfection!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 Chicken Tenders

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 boneless skinless chicken tenders or 4 chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut use crushed Cornflakes instead if you are not a fan of coconut
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 Place butter on a large rimmed baking tray and melt in the oven for a few minutes. Remove baking tray once butter is melted.
  • In a large zip-top freezer bag, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and pepper. Add the chicken and shake well to coat, pressing through the bag. Set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, add the eggs and beat lightly with the milk; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine the coconut, Panko crumbs and dried basil and parsley.
  • Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture then coat well into the panko mixture, pressing down to make sure the coating sticks.
  • Place the chicken onto the baking tray. Bake for 12 minutes, using tongs to carefully flip chicken. Bake for another 6-8 minutes (depending on how thick your chicken pieces are). Finish by broiling for 1-2 minutes, or until chicken turns golden and crispy.
  • Remove chicken and pat with paper towels. Enjoy immediately served with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Nutrition

Serves: 12

Calories119kcal (6%)Carbohydrates11g (4%)Protein3g (6%)Fat7g (11%)Saturated Fat5g (25%)Cholesterol38mg (13%)Sodium438mg (18%)Potassium61mg (2%)Fiber1g (4%)Sugar1g (1%)Vitamin A240IU (5%)Calcium21mg (2%)Iron1mg (6%)

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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Kelly Kwok

Kelly is the blogger behind Life Made Sweeter. She is a self-taught baker and loves using her slow cooker. You can often find her in the kitchen dreaming up tasty new dishes that are quick and easy to make for her family. She also enjoys adding a fun and healthy twist to many classic favorites.

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  1. I Haven’t made this yet but it seems every time I try a crispy breaded chicken in the oven it ends up being soggy on one side, even before I pull it out. Any suggestions?

    1. I found putting them on a cooling rack inside a cook sheet works to make them crisp up. May not need butter in the bottom of the pan though. Worked great for wings and been doing that for breasts too now.

  2. 3 stars
    I tried this and followed the recipe exactly. The breading didnt cook through for some reason even though a bits were burnt. They just look so ugly and not at all what was pictured, idk what i did wrong.

  3. Can you do the first step with the flour, etc. and keep cold until you are ready? Can’t give star ratings as I haven’t tried it yet:)

    1. Yes, I would think by keeping the chicken in the fridge in the bag for a few hours may be okay; however, I wouldn’t keep it longer than over night. I hope that helps and it still tastes the same for you! It is a great recipe to try! Thanks for your question. Xo

      Your Recipe Critic,
      Alyssa

      1. Mmmm! That sounds great! What a great way to be inspired while cooking! Thanks for commenting!

        Your Recipe Critic,
        Alyssa

    1. That is a great substitute! So happy you made it your own! Thanks for your comment!

      Your Recipe Critic,
      Alyssa

    1. 5 stars
      I make an orange marmalade & jalapeno sauce to put on top of my coconut chicken. Just buy a jar (or two depending how much chicken you are cooking), put it in your blender or food processor along with some chopped jalapeno. How much jalapeno depends on how hot you like it!

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