Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a crispy, flavorful twist on classic chicken tenders. Coated in a savory blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs, these baked tenders are easy to make and perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
Coating:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Set Up Stations: In separate dishes, place the flour and whisked eggs.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat thoroughly with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place coated tenders on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the tenders for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- These also work well in the air fryer at 375°F for about 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
