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Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb raw chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey mustard dressing

Method
 

  1. Combine chicken, buttermilk and salt in a covered container; refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 425°F; line a sheet pan with parchment. Mix panko, oil, paprika, garlic powder and pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Lift chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off; press into crumbs. Arrange on pan without touching. Discard marinade and crumbs that touched raw chicken.
  4. Bake 15–20 minutes, turning once, until crisp and every tender reaches 165°F. Serve with honey mustard.

Notes

Equipment: sheet pan, shallow dish, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one of 4 equal portions.
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days. Reheat hot dishes to 165°F.