Moroccan Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders
Crispy, flavorful chicken tenders with a Moroccan-inspired spice blend, baked to perfection in the oven.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Tenderloins
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle chicken tenders with olive oil. Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crispy tenders, you can broil them for the last 1-2 minutes of baking. Watch carefully to prevent burning!