Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a family-friendly meal. Coated in a savory blend of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings, these chicken tenders are baked to golden perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing or drizzling)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken tender first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated tenders on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil or melted butter, and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli for dipping.
- For extra crispiness, broil the tenders for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- These can also be cooked in an air fryer at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
