Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Crispy baked chicken tenders coated in garlic butter and Parmesan for a savory, juicy, and irresistible dinner or snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment and place wire rack on top.
- Pat chicken dry and prepare three bowls: flour with salt/pepper, eggs with milk, and panko with Parmesan and spices.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Place coated tenders on rack and bake 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic. Brush over chicken and return to oven 5 minutes.
- 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.