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Bisquick Hen Tenders = Simple Consolation Meal

March 8, 2023
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Chicken fingers are popular in our house and I’m always looking for ways to make delicious versions at home! Bisquick Chicken Tenders are so easy to make and they’re always a hit! 

Pair this oven baked chicken with your favorite sides for a simple family-friendly meal!

Bisquick Chicken Tenders

This recipe will help you make oven baked fried chicken, but you can also cook these in the air fryer as well. It’s one of my favorite appliances in my kitchen so I make them both ways!

These pair well with so many different sauces. Our favorites include:

  • BBQ
  • Ranch
  • Honey Mustard
  • Ketchup

But you could elevate it with fancier dipping sauces to make them feel even more adult! Try Buffalo Sauce or Blue Cheese dressing!

If you’re looking for more chicken recipes with Bisquick, be sure to try Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie!

MORE ABOUT THIS RECIPE
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Bisquick Chicken Fingers on white plate

Bisquick Chicken Fingers Ingredients

Most of the ingredients you need for these ultimate chicken tenders are probably in your kitchen right now! This recipe uses mostly pantry basics. Here’s what you will need:

  • 1½ cups Bisquick mix
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

You can change up the taste of the seasoning mix by tweaking the garlic or even adding parmesan cheese or onion powder! It’s easy to elevate the flavor and make the ultimate chicken fingers!

How to Make Baked Chicken Tenders

Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the Bisquick mix, seasoning salt, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and milk.

Dip each tenderloin in the egg mixture, then in the Bisquick mixture.

Repeat by dipping the breast in the egg a second time, followed by a second dip in the Bisquick mixture.

Place each coated breast on the prepared baking sheet.

Continue dipping until all the tenderloins are coated.

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each chicken tender.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the breading is golden brown.

Serve with your favorite side dishes and dipping sauces!

Recipe FAQs

Can you use Bisquick instead of flour for breading chicken?
Considering this recipe, the answer is yes! Bisquick can be used in so many different ways which makes it a must-have pantry staple! You will use Bisquick the same as you would flour when making fried chicken.

How do you make batter stick to chicken tenders?
To make the breading stick to your chicken, you want to make sure you have eggs on hand. The egg is essential. You will make an egg mixture that you will dip your chicken tenders in before coating them in the Bisquick breading mixture.

Is Bisquick basically flour?
It is all-purpose flour but with additional ingredients added. It includes leavening ingredients.

How do you make chicken tenders crispy?
One way to get crispy chicken is to bake them on a wire rack that is set on top of the baking sheet. This allows the tenders to cook on all sides and gives your crispier chicken.

Can I make this recipe with chicken breasts?
If you do not have chicken tenderloins you can use chicken breasts to make tenders. Halve your chicken breasts and then cut them in 1½ inch strips to make your own chicken tenderloins.

How do I store leftover chicken tenders?
You can store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Let them cool completely before putting them in the fridge.

How do I reheat oven baked chicken tenders?
My favorite way to reheat these chicken fingers is in the air fryer. It helps them crisp up well.

You can reheat them in the oven, air fryer, or toaster oven. I recommend cooking them at 325ºF for 6-8 minutes.

More Bisquick Recipes

While pancake batter chicken tenders are delicious, you can make so many other things using Bisquick mix. I highly recommend trying some other baking!

You can make Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies and Bisquick Peach Cobbler for dessert!

Bisquick Chicken Tenders

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Bisquick mix
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the Bisquick mix, seasoning salt, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  • In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and milk.

  • Dip each tenderloin in the egg mixture, then in the Bisquick mixture. Repeat by dipping the breast in the egg a second time, followed by a second dip in the Bisquick mixture.

  • Place each coated breast on the prepared baking sheet. Continue dipping until all the tenderloins are coated.

  • Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each chicken tender.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165° internal temperature) and the breading is golden brown.

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