Description
Crispy, golden baked chicken tenders coated in panko and Parmesan with garlic, offering a healthier alternative to deep-fried versions that are ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk (or buttermilk)
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (for dip)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for dip)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for dip)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for dip)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips, pat dry with paper towels, and ensure pieces are uniform in thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
- In a second shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip into the egg wash, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
- Place coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and coating is golden brown.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before breading to ensure crispiness. Press breadcrumbs firmly onto chicken to prevent falling off. For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on the baking sheet. Can be frozen before or after baking.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders per servin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: chicken tenders, baked chicken, garlic parmesan, easy dinner, weeknight meals, healthy chicken, panko chicken, family friendly