Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders (Printable)

Tender chicken coated in garlic-Parmesan crust, baked to golden crispiness and full flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken tenders

→ Breading

02 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
05 - 0.5 tsp paprika
06 - 0.5 tsp salt
07 - 0.25 tsp black pepper

→ Wet Mixture

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tbsp milk
10 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

→ Garlic Butter

11 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
12 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ For Serving

13 - Lemon wedges (optional)
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Whisk together eggs, milk, and Dijon mustard in a separate bowl until blended.
04 - Stir melted butter and minced garlic together in a small bowl.
05 - Pat chicken tenders dry. Dip each tender into wet mixture, then coat evenly with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
06 - Place breaded tenders on baking sheet. Brush or drizzle each with garlic butter mixture.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and fully cooked with internal temperature at 165°F.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy and flavorful coating
  • Perfect for family dinners or appetizers
02 -
  • For extra crispiness broil for 1 2 minutes at the end of baking
  • Substitute panko with regular breadcrumbs if preferred
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry to ensure coating sticks well
  • Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor impact
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