Description
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a flavorful and easy-to-make baked chicken dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Tender strips of chicken breast are coated in a savory mixture of panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, fresh garlic, and Italian herbs, then baked to golden perfection with just a drizzle of olive oil for extra crispiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste
Others
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into even strips to ensure uniform cooking.
- Mix Egg Wash and Coating: In one bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs with a pinch of salt. In another bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian herbs along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Coat Chicken Strips: Dip each chicken strip first into the egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well.
- Arrange and Drizzle: Place the coated chicken tenders evenly on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over them to help achieve a crispy, golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping the chicken tenders halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping and browning on both sides.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the chicken tenders lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Serve these tenders with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, honey mustard, or marinara.
- Make sure chicken strips are cut to uniform size for even cooking.
- You can substitute gluten-free panko breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a more intense garlic flavor, add a little garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture.
