Description
These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a deliciously golden and crunchy baked dish perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Coated with a savory blend of panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and garlic, these tender strips of chicken are baked to perfection to deliver a crispy exterior while remaining juicy inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste
Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into even strips to ensure uniform cooking and crispiness.
- Mix the coatings: In one bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs with a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian herbs, seasoning the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then dredge it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere well.
- Arrange and drizzle: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the strips to help achieve a golden, crispy texture while baking.
- Bake to perfection: Bake the chicken tenders in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure they brown evenly and become crisp on all sides.
Notes
- For extra crispy tenders, you can use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow air circulation around the chicken.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Feel free to add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
