Baked Chicken Tenders No Breading

For an easy, healthy dinner, you’ll love these baked chicken tenders without breading. They make a low-carb, keto-friendly meal and the chicken comes out perfectly seasoned, juicy and tender every time.

Healthy Baked Chicken Tenders No Breading

This recipe will become your go-to for a simple and healthy method of cooking chicken tenders that are tender and flavorful. And it’s so easy! Just season and bake. You can put them in the oven to cook up while you prep sides, such as a salad or roast some veggies in the air fryer. What a wholesome, easy dinner.

These chicken tenders can be the main course or you can slice them up and add them to all sorts of dishes. They’ll bulk up the protein on salads. pastas, or casseroles. You can even batch prep them in advance and reheat for a minute to make a delicious, protein-packed lunch.

Love easy meals that are healthy and family-friendly? How about Turkey Meatballs with Cole Slaw, Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan (Keto, Gluten-Free), or Healthy Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (Low Carb and Gluten-Free).

How To Make Baked Keto Chicken Tenders Without Breading

Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees. Next you’ll season the chicken tenders to prepare them for baking. Sprinkle on half of seasonings and a drizzle of olive oil. No breading needed! Rub seasonings in gently then flip chicken tenders over and repeat process on other side to season the tenders fully.

Lay out chicken tenders on a parchment lined baking sheet. Tenders should have 2-3″ in between each one.

Bake for 20 mins, then check internal temperature. It should be at least 165 degrees. If not, place back in oven to cook for another 5-10 mins or until done.

If chicken tenders are fully cooked, remove from oven and use spatula to move to serving plate. Enjoy chicken tenders as a main course or slice up to use with another recipe.

Cooking Tips

• Olive oil is completely optional in this recipe. If you choose to use it, the chicken does cook up more juicy and flavorful
• Besides the basic seasonings, you can add any additional herbs and spices that you love on chicken
• It’s best to use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of the chicken tenders. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees

How To Keep Chicken Tenders Moist When Baking

Use these tips to bake up chicken tenders that are juicy and tender:

• Marinate chicken tenders before cooking
• Add a fat– either oil or butter
• Cook in a sauce
• Be mindful of internal temperature of chicken (use meat thermometer)

What To Serve With Baked Chicken Tenders

To carry the low carb theme throughout the meal, try serving the chicken tenders with these flavorful, healthy sides: Egg Salad With Bacon, Zucchini Radish Salad, Parmesan Pea Salad With Cherry Tomatoes, or Green Pea Salad With Bacon.

Or use the chicken tenders as a perfectly seasoned protein and add them to these delicious dishes: Instant Pot Boxed Stuffing, Sautéed Lettuce Recipe, or Air Fryer Frozen Potatoes O’Brien.

Check Out These Keto, Low Carb Recipes

• Air Fryer Artichokes
• Crispy Pan Fried Kale
• Cauliflower Stuffing Without Bread
• Easy Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe
• Roasted Turkey Breast Tenderloin

See Also:

• Bacon And Egg Toast
• Air Fryer Frozen Tilapia
• Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops in Air Fryer