Description
These Oven-Baked Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders. Coated in a flavorful mixture of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, these tenders are baked to golden perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Chicken Tenders:
Breadcrumb Mixture:
Coating:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the coatings: Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken tender in the eggs, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake: Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, and bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, use cooking spray instead of olive oil or butter.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to allow even crisping.
- You can substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
