Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor. A perfect family-friendly dinner that’s easy to make and sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Chicken Tenders:
1½ pounds chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
Coating:
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Baking:
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for drizzling or brushing)
Garnish:
Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
- Prepare the coating: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each tender in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place coated tenders on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil or butter.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with dipping sauce and parsley garnish.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil for last 1–2 minutes.
- Air fry at 400°F for 12–14 minutes.
- Serve with ranch, marinara, or garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 tenders
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
