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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Crispy baked chicken tenders coated in garlic butter and Parmesan for a savory, juicy, and irresistible dinner or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Garlic Butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment and place wire rack on top.
  2. Pat chicken dry and prepare three bowls: flour with salt/pepper, eggs with milk, and panko with Parmesan and spices.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
  4. Place coated tenders on rack and bake 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Mix melted butter with minced garlic. Brush over chicken and return to oven 5 minutes.
  6. Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crisp. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

For extra crunch, use a wire rack and avoid overcrowding the pan.