Baked Chicken Tenderloins (Easy, Juicy, and Ready in 20 Minutes)

Baked chicken tenderloins perfectly seasoned and cooked side by side in a baking dish.

Baked Chicken Tenderloins (Easy, Juicy, and Ready in 20 Minutes)

These easy baked chicken tenderloins are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want a hands-off dinner. This oven recipe requires minimal prep and cooks in just 20 minutes or less!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword baked chicken tenderloins

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

9 by 13 Baking Dish
Tongs

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenderloins
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (diced)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
To a medium mixing bowl, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian Seasoning. Stir until well blended.
Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with a paper towel.
Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl with the olive oil seasoning mixture. Toss until well coated.
Add the chicken tenderloins to the baking dish in a single layer. Sprinkle butter pieces on top.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You may have to bake them longer for thicker chicken tenderloins or a shorter time for thinner ones.

Notes

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Storage:
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to two months.

Reheat:
- To reheat in oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the chicken tenderloins on a sheet pan and heat 8 to 10 minutes.
- To reheat in air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 3 to 5 minutes until warm throughout.

Pro Tips:

Don’t over bake. Use a food thermometer for perfect doneness.
Cook chicken until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes after baking.
Bake in a single layer. Do not overlap.

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