Description
Garlic parmesan chicken tenders blend Italian flavors with crunchy American comfort. Crisp coating and rich cheese create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Italian herbs (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 425°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Transform chicken breasts into uniform strips, maintaining consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Craft two distinct coating stations: whisk eggs with a salt accent in one bowl, while blending panko, parmesan, finely chopped garlic, and aromatic Italian herbs in another.
- Choreograph the coating process by first immersing each chicken strip into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then generously roll in the herbed breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to create a robust, textured crust.
- Arrange the dressed chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet with slight separation, then delicately drizzle with olive oil to enhance golden crispiness.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform browning and achieving a perfectly crisp exterior with a succulent interior.
Notes
- Select chicken tenders of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Pat chicken strips completely dry before breading to help the coating stick better and achieve maximum crunchiness.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds to maintain crispy texture.
- Enhance protein content by using almond flour or crushed nuts in breadcrumb mixture for keto-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg