Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these *Heart-Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders*! This guilt-free recipe delivers all the crunch and satisfaction of traditional fried chicken tenders without the excess oil and calories. Coated in a delicious blend of whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, ground flaxseeds, and flavorful seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, and oregano, these tenders pack a nutritious punch. The secret lies in the creamy Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard coating, which keeps the chicken moist and tender while helping the crispy breading stick. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes and spritzed with olive oil cooking spray for a golden, irresistibly crunchy finish, these chicken tenders are perfect for health-conscious families. Serve them with your favorite heart-healthy dipping sauce for a wholesome and satisfying meal that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken breast tenders
• 1 cup Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseeds
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0 Olive oil cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, ground flaxseeds, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In another shallow bowl, mix plain Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard until smooth.

Step 4

Pat dry the chicken breast tenders with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 5

Dredge each chicken tender in the yogurt and mustard mixture, coating it evenly.

Step 6

Immediately transfer the chicken tender to the breadcrumb mixture and press gently to adhere the coating on all sides.

Step 7

Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 8

Lightly spritz each chicken tender with olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.

Step 9

Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Allow the chicken tenders to rest for a few minutes before serving them hot with your choice of heart-healthy dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(737.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1728.2

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 530.6mg	0%
Sodium 2676.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 246.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337.0mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 1646.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.4%

Protein: 59.6%

Carbs: 25.0%