Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Tenderloin
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Tenderloin recipe! Perfectly golden and irresistibly crunchy, these tenderloins are coated in a nutritious blend of whole-wheat breadcrumbs, rolled oats, and grated Parmesan cheese, seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and a hint of paprika for a flavorful kick. Unlike traditional fried chicken, these tenderloins are oven-baked with a light mist of olive oil spray, making them a guilt-free option that's low in saturated fat. Ready in just 35 minutes, these crispy delights are ideal for busy families looking for a wholesome, protein-packed meal. Serve them with a fresh side salad or your favorite dipping sauce, and garnish with a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Whether you're meal prepping or planning a kid-approved dinner, these baked chicken tenderloins deliver on taste, texture, and heart-healthy goodness!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup Whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 whole Egg whites
- 0 as needed Olive oil spray
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, combine whole-wheat breadcrumbs, rolled oats, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Step 3
In another bowl, lightly beat the egg whites until frothy.
Step 4
Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg whites, allowing excess to drip off, and then coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to adhere the coating.
Step 5
Place the coated chicken tenderloins on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Step 6
Lightly spray the tenders with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then, flip each tenderloin over and bake for another 10 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Step 8
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Step 9
Enjoy your heart-healthy crispy baked chicken tenderloins with a side salad or your choice of dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (719.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1149.2 |
| Total Fat 19.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 242.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2622.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.9g | |
| Protein 128.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 412.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1699.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories