Broiled Chicken Tenders

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Keto-friendly, low-carb, and so delicious- you’ll love these Broiled Chicken Tenders for an easy and flavorful meal. Just add seasonings of your choice and bake!

fork holding a broiled chicken tender

Simple Broiled Chicken Tenders

Broiled chicken tenders are a quick and tasty way to enjoy juicy and flavorful chicken! To make them, you just need to season your chicken tenders with some of your favorite spices, like salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Then, pop them under the broiler in the oven for a few minutes until they’re golden brown and cooked through.

broiled chicken tenders on a baking sheet

Broiling gives the chicken a nice crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and delicious. It’s a simple cooking method that doesn’t take much time, making broiled chicken tenders a perfect choice for a speedy and satisfying meal. Whether you’re having them on their own, in a salad, or with your favorite dipping sauce, these chicken tenders are a tasty dish!

seasoned and broiled chicken tenders

Looking for more low-carb chicken dinners? We’ve got plenty of flavorful recipes. Try Air Fryer Almond Flour Breaded Chicken, Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast, or Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters.

How To Make Broiled Chicken Tenders

First, preheat the broiler to high heat.

Drizzle olive oil on chicken tenders. Then sprinkle them with seasonings. Rub in to coat evenly.

baking sheet with broiled chicken tenders cooked on top

Flip the chicken tenders over and add more seasonings. Rub in once again.

Lay out seasoned chicken tenders on the baking sheet in a single layer, with plenty of space between each one.

Broil the chicken on the top shelf of the oven for 7 minutes.

tong holding a seasoned and broiled chicken tender

Pull the baking sheet out of the oven and check that chicken is cooked through. The thickest part of the tenders should read at least 165 degrees on a meat thermometer. If not, place the chicken back in the oven for a minute or two until it is done. Be sure to keep an eye on the oven, as the chicken might overcook and become tough.

Once the chicken tenders are done, use tongs to move them to a serving plate.

fork holding a tender pieces of broiled chicken

Cooking Tips

  • For easy clean-up, lay aluminum foil on the baking sheet. Spray it with nonstick spray or rub with butter so the chicken doesn’t stick to it.
  • Can use olive oil, vegetable oil, or even butter to top the chicken
  • Choose any seasonings you like on chicken
  • No need to flip the chicken during the broiling process, both sides will brown up evenly in the oven

flavorful broiled chicken tenders, fresh out of the oven

Does Broiling Chicken Dry It Out?

To prevent chicken from becoming dry and tough while broiling, first coat it in oil or butter. This will help to keep it moist during the cooking process.

tongs holding a broiled chicken tender

What To Serve With Broiled Chicken Tenders

These tasty tenders go with all sorts of side dishes! We love them with family classics like Red Potatoes In Microwave, Microwave Steamed Spinach, and Cornbread Casserole.

plate of easy dinner broiled chicken tenders

And you’ll enjoy serving them with homemade dips like Instant Pot BBQ Sauce Recipe, Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe (Fresh Italian Homemade Pesto, Best Ever), and Best Ever Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe.

low carb and keto-friendly, broiled chicken tenders on a baking sheet

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Broiled Chicken Tenders

Keto-friendly, low-carb, and so delicious- you'll love these Broiled Chicken Tenders for an easy and flavorful meal. Just add seasonings of your choice and bake!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Healthy, high-protein, low-carb, Main Dish, Meat
Keyword: Broiled Chicken Tenders
Cooking Method: Oven
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 151kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cooking spray or rub with butter
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper divided
  • 1 garlic powder divided
  • 1 tsp paprika divided

Instructions

  • First, preheat the broiler to high heat.
  • Drizzle olive oil on chicken tenders. Then sprinkle them with seasonings. Rub in to coat evenly.
  • Flip the chicken tenders over and add more seasonings. Rub in once again.
  • Lay out seasoned chicken tenders on the baking sheet in a single layer, with plenty of space between each one.
  • Broil the chicken on the top shelf of the oven for 7 minutes.
  • Pull the baking sheet out of the oven and check that chicken is cooked through. The thickest part of the tenders should read at least 165 degrees on a meat thermometer. If not, place the chicken back in the oven for a minute or two until it is done. Be sure to keep an eye on the oven, as the chicken might overcook and become tough.
  • Once the chicken tenders are done, use tongs to move them to a serving plate.

Notes

  • For easy clean-up, lay aluminum foil on the baking sheet. Spray it with nonstick spray or rub with butter so the chicken doesn't stick to it.
  • Can use olive oil, vegetable oil, or even butter to top the chicken
  • Choose any seasonings you like on chicken
  • No need to flip the chicken during the broiling process, both sides will brown up evenly in the oven
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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