Here’s a crispy, flavorful recipe for Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders — perfect for dinner, meal prep, or game night.
🧄🧀 Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
🛒 Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken tenders (or sliced chicken breasts)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Oven-Baked Method (Crispy & Easy)
1️⃣ Preheat
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Prep Coating
In a bowl, mix:
- Parmesan
- Breadcrumbs
- Garlic powder
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
In another bowl, beat the eggs.
3️⃣ Coat the Chicken
- Dip each tender in egg.
- Press into Parmesan mixture until well coated.
- Place on baking sheet.
- Drizzle lightly with melted butter or olive oil.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra golden crispiness (watch closely!).
🔥 Air Fryer Option
- Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
🥣 Optional Garlic Butter Finish
Melt:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove minced garlic
Brush over hot tenders and sprinkle with extra Parmesan and parsley.
🍽 Serve With
- Ranch or garlic aioli
- Caesar salad
- Roasted veggies
- Pasta or mashed potatoes
If you’d like, I can also give you a low-carb (keto) version without breadcrumbs that’s super crispy.
