Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a family-friendly meal. Coated in a savory Parmesan breadcrumb mixture with a hint of garlic, these baked chicken tenders are a delicious alternative to fried versions.
Ingredients
Chicken Tenders:
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
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
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for drizzling or brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or greasing it.
- Prepare coating: Set up three bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat well in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place coated tenders on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Once golden brown and cooked through, serve with preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack over the baking sheet.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes for a quicker cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
