Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a family-friendly meal that is easy to make and always a hit. Made with a few simple ingredients, these chicken tenders are coated in a flavorful parmesan breading and baked to perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.
The article features two variations of this classic dish:
1. **Classic Parmesan Chicken Tenders:** This recipe uses a simple breading made with flour, eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. The chicken tenders are coated in the breading and then baked until golden brown.
2. **Buffalo Parmesan Chicken Tenders:** These chicken tenders are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce before being breaded and baked. They are then drizzled with more buffalo sauce and served with ranch dressing for a flavorful and fiery dish.
Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a fun party appetizer.
GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS
Whether served as an appetizer or for dinner, these seasoned chicken tenders coated with a Parmesan-bread crumb topping are sure to please.
Provided by cakeeater567
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Combine flour, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken strips and seal the bag. Shake the bag until chicken strips are well coated with the flour mixture.
- Beat eggs together in a small bowl. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken strip into egg until well coated, then dip in bread crumb mixture to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven, flipping halfway, until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 131.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 323.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CRUNCHY PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
CHICKEN TENDERS PARMESAN WITH PENNE AND BROCCOLI
Broiled chicken parmesan and broccoli-packed pasta are better for you than classic chicken tenders.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs. In another bowl, combine Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip tenders in egg, then in Parmesan mixture; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Then top with chicken, remaining sauce, and finally mozzarella. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions, adding broccoli for final 30 seconds. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli, and return to pot. Add oil and remaining Parmesan. Toss, gradually adding some reserved pasta water until pasta is lightly coated. Serve chicken with penne and broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 67 g
PARMESAN GARLIC AND HERB CHICKEN TENDERS
The whole family will love these Italian flavored tenders.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- In shallow bowl, mix mayonnaise, herbs and garlic powder. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place bread crumbs and cheese. Coat chicken with mayonnaise mixture. Place in bread crumb bag; seal and shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bread crumbs are golden brown. Serve with tomato pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 0 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
GARLIC-PARMESAN BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS
I discovered these by accident one day when making Buffalo chicken strips and baked garlic-Parmesan chicken breast. Yum!
Provided by LilTomat
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into thick strips. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook, flipping as needed, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and salt in a bowl.
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in the hot butter, stirring, until soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Coat chicken strips with garlic and butter. Add any excess garlic to the bread crumb mixture, then roll coated chicken in bread crumbs.
- Heat Buffalo sauce in a pan over medium to medium-high heat until simmering. Add breaded chicken to the sauce and cook until crisp and evenly coated, about 1 minute on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 2218.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS
This is our family favorites. It is easy and quick to prepare. If all the ingredients are handy you can have these tenders in less than 20 minutes. I usually serve this with garlicky pasta or white rice. Try on top of green salad with your favorite vinaigrette. These are for both kids and grown-ups pleasing dish. Taste better when hot but still good cold, too.
Provided by asiaford1
Categories Chicken
Time 18m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper slightly.
- In a shallow bowl combine eggs, milk, and mustard. Dump the tenders and coat them well.
- Another shallow bowl combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Pick up each tenders and coat with crumb mixtures.
- Heat larger non stick skillet on medium heat. Add olive oil.
- Saute the tenders 2-3 minutes each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.6, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 355.4, Sodium 690.5, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 65.9
Tips:
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken tenders flat. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- To make the breading extra crispy, use a combination of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Be sure to coat the chicken tenders evenly in the egg wash before dredging them in the breadcrumb mixture. This will help the breading adhere to the chicken.
- When frying the chicken tenders, be sure to use a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. This will help prevent the chicken from burning.
- Cook the chicken tenders for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the chicken tenders immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
These Parmesan chicken tenders are a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. They are crispy, juicy, and flavorful, and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these Parmesan chicken tenders a try. You won't be disappointed!
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