Description
These Buttermilk Baked Chicken Tenderloins are marinated to perfection and oven-baked until juicy and golden. A quick and flavorful dinner idea perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins (about 10–12 pieces)
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine chicken tenderloins and buttermilk. Mix until coated, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil.
3. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Place on prepared baking sheet.
4. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush or rub over both sides of the chicken.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
Notes
Let chicken rest for 3 to 5 minutes after baking before slicing.
Optional garnish: fresh parsley or lemon juice.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, wraps, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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