This 5-ingredient oven chicken using raw chicken tenders is the kind of weeknight lifesaver every busy family needs. You literally lay the raw tenders in a glass casserole dish, whisk together four ordinary pantry staples, pour it on, and bake. The result is juicy, flavorful chicken with a lightly caramelized sauce that tastes like you fussed for hours. It’s perfect for those nights when you want something comforting and homemade without a lot of steps or dirty dishes, and it’s simple enough that kids can help assemble it too.
Serve these tender, saucy chicken pieces over hot rice, buttered egg noodles, or mashed potatoes to soak up the extra sauce. Add a simple side salad, steamed green beans, or roasted broccoli to round out the plate. If you’re feeding a crowd of friends, set the casserole dish in the middle of the table with a basket of warm dinner rolls or garlic bread so everyone can help themselves and mop up every last bit.
5-Ingredient Oven Chicken Tenders
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds raw chicken tenders
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (from the pantry shaker is fine)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or dried mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray or a little oil for the dish
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a glass casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray or a small drizzle of oil.
Lay the raw chicken tenders in a single layer in the glass casserole dish. It’s fine if they’re snug, but try not to overlap them too much so they cook evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. These are your four pantry staples coming together into a creamy, flavorful coating.
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