Best 6 Herbed Chicken Tenders Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of herbed chicken tender recipes, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. From classic herb-infused coatings to unique flavor combinations, each recipe promises a tantalizing experience.
Embark on a culinary adventure with our classic herb-crusted chicken tenders, where aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, and oregano blend harmoniously to create a crispy, flavorful crust. For a zesty twist, try our lemon-herb chicken tenders, where the vibrant flavors of lemon and herbs dance on your palate.
If you crave a smoky, savory delight, our paprika-herb chicken tenders are a must-try. The smoky heat of paprika pairs perfectly with a vibrant blend of herbs, resulting in a tantalizing taste sensation. And for a touch of Mediterranean flair, our oregano-herb chicken tenders deliver a delightful combination of aromatic oregano and a medley of herbs that evoke the sun-kissed hills of Greece.
For those seeking a bolder experience, our spicy herb chicken tenders pack a punch with their fiery blend of chili powder, cumin, and herbs. And if you prefer a milder option, our mild herb chicken tenders offer a delicate balance of herbs that gently caress your taste buds.
Whichever recipe you choose, our herbed chicken tenders promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your senses and leave you utterly satisfied.
BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
Chicken tenders may be known as a kid favorite, but it's hard to find an adult who doesn't enjoy them just as much. And there's a lot to love when a crisp, golden brown coating meets juicy, tender chicken strips. This weeknight version strays slightly from the traditional deep-fried recipe: It can be pan-fried (see tip below), but it shines when baked in the oven. Proper chicken tenders, or the smaller muscle underneath the breast, can be hard to find, but boneless, skinless breasts - from chicken, or even turkey - sliced into thin strips are an excellent stand-in. For a little punch, feel free to add cayenne, crushed red-pepper flakes or fennel seed, or ground cumin to the flour mixture. Lastly, this version is paired with an herbed yogurt dip, but it can also be served with ketchup.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, finger foods, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dip: Mix yogurt, chives, parsley, dill, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt and plenty of pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into about 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Mix together flour and paprika in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a large bowl and whisk with 1 teaspoon water. Season with salt and pepper. Put bread crumbs in a large bowl or shallow baking dish, and season with salt and pepper.
- Working with few pieces at a time, toss the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure it's evenly coated. Shake off excess flour, and dip into egg wash. Shake off any excess.
- Dip chicken into bread crumb mixture a few pieces at a time, pressing to adhere as many bread crumbs as possible. Shake off any excess, and set chicken aside on a large plate.
- Place breaded chicken strips on a foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and bake until one side is beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Using tongs or a spatula, flip chicken and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, another 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with herbed yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 765, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 972 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HERBED CHICKEN TENDERS
This is such a light, easy, yet flavorful way to cook chicken! I couldn't believe it when my kids actually fought over "who got more".....There were no leftovers when I made this, and I actually used this as the meat in a wonderful fettuccine Alfredo! Just delicious!
Provided by Stacky5
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and drain chicken breast tenders.
- Mix all of the other ingredients (except for the olive oil) in a small bowl and whisk thoroughly.
- Rub the herb mixture onto the chicken tenders thoroughly, until coated well on both sides of the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Add chicken to pan and sauté approximately 4 minutes on each side, until the color is lightly golden brown.
PARMIGIANO AND HERB CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS
This recipe is so versatile: serve these tenders hot or cold. Cold, pair them with pasta salad. Hot, they're good as is with a simple mixed green salad. Or, top the tenders with tomato sauce and cheese and serve with a side of spaghetti for an extra tender quick Chicken Parm.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Yield Yield: 4 BIG servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a nonstick cookie sheet in oven with a tin foil liner.
- Heat 1/2-inch oil in a large nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium to medium high heat.
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Wash hands. Place flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs with water in a second dish along side the flour. In a third dish, combine the breading ingredients. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then bread and cheese mixture. To keep your hands clean, ask for plastic gloves at the butcher counter. To ease your clean up, try using disposable tin pie tins for the flour, egg and bread crumbs.
- Cook chicken until deeply golden on each side, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to cookie sheet in preheated oven and finish off for another 5 minutes cooking time. Cook chicken 5 or 6 tenders at a time in a single layer, adding additional oil if necessary. If the chicken begins to brown too quickly lower heat slightly. Serve chicken hot or cold with green salad or, complete as a Parmigiano.
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- A handful fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- Coarse salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked to al dente
- Set water on to boil for pasta and prepare according to package directions for al dente. Before coating chicken, add oil, onions and garlic to a saucepan to cook medium low heat. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes while you are working on the chicken. Add both cans of tomatoes and a cup of chicken broth and bring sauce to a bubble. Reduce heat to a simmer until ready to serve. Stir in torn basil and season sauce with salt, to your taste.
- Place a little of the sauce on the chicken tenders, top with the shredded provolone and Parmigiano. Place in oven or broiler to melt the cheese and then serve. Coat the hot, cooked pasta lightly with sauce then serve.
- Enjoy!
SESAME AND HERBES DE PROVENCE CHICKEN TENDERS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix the salt, seeds, onion and herbs on shallow plate then coat the chicken tenders in mixture and bake on nonstick baking sheet 18 to 20 minutes until golden and firm. Turn halfway through the cooking.
- Combine the shallots with the sherry vinegar.
- Dab, spoon or dip the vinegar over the sticks as you dine.
PARMIGIANO AND HERB CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS
This recipe is so versatile: serve these tenders hot or cold. Cold, pair them with pasta salad. Hot, they're good as is with a simple mixed green salad. Or, top the tenders with tomato sauce and cheese, and serve them with a side of spaghetti for an extra tender quick Chicken Parm.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 BIG servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a nonstick cookie sheet in oven with a tin foil liner.
- Heat 1/2-inch oil in a large nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium to medium high heat.
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Wash hands. Place flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs with water in a second dish along side the flour. In a third dish, combine the breading ingredients. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then bread and cheese mixture. To keep your hands clean, ask for plastic gloves at the butcher counter. To ease your clean up, try using disposable tin pie tins for the flour, egg and bread crumbs.
- Cook chicken until deeply golden on each side, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to cookie sheet in preheated oven and finish off for another 5 minutes cooking time. Cook chicken 5 or 6 tenders at a time in a single layer, adding additional oil if necessary. If the chicken begins to brown too quickly lower heat slightly. Serve chicken hot or cold with green salad or, complete as a Parmigiano.
- Set water on to boil for pasta and prepare according to package directions for al dente. Before coating chicken, add oil, onions and garlic to a saucepan to cook medium low heat. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes while you are working on the chicken. Add both cans of tomatoes and a cup of chicken broth and bring sauce to a bubble. Reduce heat to a simmer until ready to serve. Stir in torn basil and season sauce with salt, to your taste.
- Place a little of the sauce on the chicken tenders, top with the shredded provolone and Parmigiano. Place in oven or broiler to melt the cheese and then serve. Coat the hot, cooked pasta lightly with sauce then serve.
- Enjoy!
HERBED SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN
I use my slow cooker to prepare these well-seasoned chicken breasts that cook up moist and tender. My daughter, who has two young sons to keep up with, shared this great recipe with me several years ago. I now rely on cooking chicken in a Crock Pot many days a week.-Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and, if desired, browning sauce; rub over chicken. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add broth. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken. For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Chicken tenders are also a good option, but they may be more expensive.
- Marinate the chicken. Marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat. Cooking the chicken over medium heat will help to prevent it from drying out.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will not cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer. The best way to ensure that the chicken is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Herbed chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give herbed chicken tenders a try. You won't be disappointed!
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