Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders
These oven baked chicken tenders are perfectly crispy and loved by everyone at the dinner table.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so satisfying about a golden, crunchy chicken tender. This version skips the deep fryer entirely and uses a smart coating of parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs to get that beautiful crunch right in your oven.
My favorite trick for this recipe is to make sure your chicken is patted completely dry before you start the breading process. It helps the egg wash stick perfectly so you do not lose any of that cheesy crust while they bake.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Set up three shallow bowls. Put the flour in the first bowl. Put the beaten eggs in the second. Mix the panko, parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper in the third bowl.
- 3
Dredge each chicken tender in the flour and shake off any excess.
- 4
Dip the floured chicken into the eggs until fully coated.
- 5
Press the chicken into the panko mixture until it is evenly covered on all sides.
- 6
Place the tenders on your prepared baking sheet and lightly coat the tops with cooking spray.
- 7
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
💡 Tips
These are delicious served with a side of dipping sauce or tucked into a wrap. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them in the oven to keep the crust crispy.
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