Best 7 Parmesan And Panko Chicken Tenders Recipes

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**Crispy and delightful Parmesan and Panko Chicken Tenders: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary journey with our Parmesan and Panko Chicken Tenders, a tantalizing dish that elevates the classic chicken tender to a symphony of flavors. This recipe offers a delightful twist on the traditional chicken tender, coated in a savory blend of Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. The result is a crispy, golden-brown exterior that gives way to tender and juicy chicken, bursting with savory, cheesy goodness. Accompanied by three delectable dipping sauces – a zesty honey mustard, a creamy ranch, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce – these chicken tenders are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a family meal, or simply seeking a flavorful snack, our Parmesan and Panko Chicken Tenders are the perfect choice. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on this culinary adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN PARMESAN



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This chicken parmesan is doable on a weeknight, yet tastes as good the version from your favorite Italian restaurant.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds chicken tenderloins
2 teaspoons salt, divided
¾ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1½ cups panko
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup flour
3 large eggs
Olive oil, for cooking
1½ cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce, best quality such as Rao's or Victoria
6 oz fontina, shredded (about 1½ cups)
3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Steps:

  • Using kitchen shears, trim off any white tendons at the ends of the tenderloins. Using the palm of your hand, gently flatten the tenderloins so that they are an even ¼-inch thickness. Season the chicken all over with 1¼ teaspoons of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper.
  • In a large shallow bowl, combine the panko, ¾ cup of the Parmigiano Reggiano, the oregano, the thyme, the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. Mix well, making sure there are no clumps of cheese.
  • Place the flour in another shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a third bowl. Set up a breading station in this order: flour, eggs, panko. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy clean up. Dredge the chicken in the flour, coating evenly; dip in the eggs, letting any excess drip off; then dredge in the panko mixture, turning and patting to adhere. Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. (The recipe can be prepared up to this point, covered, and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead of time.)
  • Preheat the broiler and set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heating element. Bring the marinara sauce to a simmer over low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking (with store-bought sauce, I find a generous pinch of sugar and fresh basil go a long way). Cover and keep warm.
  • Line another baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment for easy clean up; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat about ⅛ inch of oil over medium heat until shimmering. Place 5 or 6 tenders in the pan in a single layer and cook until the first side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Place the cooked chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Cook the remaining chicken in the same manner, adding additional oil only if necessary. You may need to lower the the heat as you go, so that the chicken doesn't brown before it is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle the fontina and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano over the center of the chicken tenderloins, leaving the sides bare so that they remain crispy. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon the marinara sauce over the cheese, again leaving the sides bare so that they stay crispy. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: The chicken tenders can be breaded and refrigerated up to 8 hours before pan-frying. The chicken is best and crispiest when fried right before baking, but it can also be fried up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerated. Reheat the chicken in a 350°F oven until warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes, before adding the cheese and proceeding with the recipe.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The breaded chicken tenders can be frozen for up to 3 months. Freeze the chicken on the baking sheet until firm, about 1 hour, then transfer to a resealable freezer bag or layer in an airtight container with sheets of parchment between the tenders. Defrost in the refrigerator before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 410, Fat 25 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 751 mg, Cholesterol 101 mg

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS



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Delicious chicken tenders breaded in a garlic parmesan panko mixture and baked to crispy perfection! This is a meal the entire family will love!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders (boneless skinless)
1/2 cup white flour
Salt and Pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup Panko
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Famous Fry Sauce

Steps:

  • Trim the fat from the tenders.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Set out three bowls. Fill one with the white flour, about 1/4 teaspoon pepper, & about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir,
  • Fill the next bowl with the olive oil or butter and minced garlic. Stir.
  • Place the basil, paprika, Panko, and parmesan cheese in the last. Stir.
  • Place the tenders in the flour mixture, then the garlic oil, then the panko mixture making sure to evenly and thoroughly coat each piece.
  • Place the tenders on the sheet and then place in the oven.
  • Cook for 15 minutes and then flip the tenders and cook for another 5-8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove and enjoy immediately with the dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHEET PAN PARMESAN CHICKEN AND VEGGIES



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Baked EXTRA CRISPY Parmesan chicken and veggies--dinner made on one pan and packed with flavor!

Provided by chpmnk42

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 small red potato, diced
1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded flat
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine oregano, parsley, paprika, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Place green beans, potato, bell pepper, broccoli, and garlic on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with 1/2 of the seasoning mix; toss to coat. Spread vegetables on one side of the pan.
  • Place flour in a bowl. Place melted butter in a second bowl. Combine panko, 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 1/2 of the seasoning mix in a third bowl.
  • Remove any excess fat from chicken breasts and slice into 1 1/4 inch strips. Coat chicken strips in flour, then dredge in melted butter, and then dip in the Parmesan-panko mixture until heavily coated. Place on the empty half of the sheet pan and sprinkle with any remaining Parmesan-panko mixture, pressing onto the chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip chicken strips, stir the veggies, and return to the oven. Bake until chicken juices run clear and veggies are crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • While the chicken is baking, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Remove chicken and veggies from the oven. Toss veggies with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 103.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 670.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: flour, eggs, lemon juice, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, pepper, chicken tenders, olive oil cooking spray

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup flour
3 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon lemon zest
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 ¼ lb chicken tenders, package
olive oil cooking spray, or another preferred oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Combine the egg and the lemon juice.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Coat the chicken tenders in flour and shake off any excess. Then dredge in the egg and lemon juice mixture and allow excess egg to drip off. Coat with the panko bread crumb mixture, turning until evenly coated.
  • Lay chicken tenders flat on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spray additional cooking spray over the chicken tenders to help them brown.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes (or until browned and chicken is cooked all the way through), flipping once halfway through.
  • Serve with your favorite dip and some veggies for a fun appetizer or with garlic Parmesan roasted vegetables for dinner!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CRUNCHY PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 18)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over each of 2 heavy large lined baking sheets. Place the buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the chicken tenders and stir to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mash the garlic with the salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and then the remaining 1/2 cup of oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with pepper. Transfer the vinaigrette to a small serving bowl.
  • Stir the Parmesan and bread crumbs in a pie dish. Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and dredge them in the bread crumb mixture to coat completely, pressing to adhere. Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the chicken tenders and bake until they are cooked through and golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken tenders to a platter and serve the vinaigrette alongside for dipping.

PARMESAN AND PANKO CHICKEN TENDERS



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Flavorful and easy to make, these delicious delicacies are sure to be a hit with even picky eaters. Great as a family meal with a salad and/or sliced apples or as an appetizer with dipping sauces (we use ranch or light mustard)-either way, they'll be asking for more. I tried these at a holiday party, and came up with my own version. Simple, but they don't look or taste it.

Provided by Janet

Categories     Chicken Tenders

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Beat egg in a pie plate with water. Combine panko and Parmesan cheese in a separate dish.
  • Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then into the panko mixture and cover until well coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tenders and fry until light brown, about 3 minutes per side. Continue to fry, flipping occasionally, until golden on the outside, about 12 more minutes. Cut one open to make sure juices are running clear and chicken is no longer pink on the inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 227.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BAKED PANKO CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Make and share this Baked Panko Chicken Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by C. Lloyd

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 -9 chicken tenderloins or 3 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (shredded)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (powdered pizza topping cheese)
1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 large eggs (beaten)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl. Combine cheeses, bread crumbs and spices in a separate bowl.
  • Dip chicken pieces in egg, then bread crumb mixture, then egg, then bread crumb mixture again.
  • Place chicken on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Serve over pasta with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Or place chicken on a hoagie roll with marinara and mozzarella for a Chicken Parmesan Sub. Also great for dipping with marinara or ranch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1136.4, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 15.7

Tips:

  • Use panko breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.
  • Grate your own Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Parmesan and panko chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With a crispy coating and tender, juicy chicken, these chicken tenders are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these Parmesan and panko chicken tenders a try. You won't be disappointed!

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