KFC Oven Baked "Fried" Chicken Tenders
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Baked chicken tenders with a highly seasoned, crunchy coating inspired by KFC. Marinating makes them exceptionally juicy, though they're delicious even without the extra step. A lighter alternative to fried chicken.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp celery salt ((Note 1))
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- 2 tbsp paprika ((not smoked, use sweet or plain))
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper or ground pure chili ((optional - for KFC "Zinger" flavour!))
- 1.2 - 1.4 lb / 600 - 700 g chicken tenderloin ((10 - 12 pieces) (Note 2))
- 1 cup buttermilk OR 1/3 cup plain yoghurt + 2/3 cup milk ((Note 3))
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cornmeal ((Note 4))
- 2 tbsp butter ((unsalted))
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- Oil spray
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 1605mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 314mg
- Calcium
- 162mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1605MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.