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parmesan chicken tenders on a baking sheet with fries and honey mustard sauce
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Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Coated in a crisp panko breading and baked to golden, tender perfection, these Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a flavorful, family-friendly recipe everyone will love! Serve them on their own as a satisfying snack or paired with all your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken, baked chicken tenders, chicken tenders, dinner, lunch, parmesan chicken tender
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup Panko Japanese breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a baking dish, and set aside.
  • Make a dredging station with 3 separate shallow plates. On the first plate, add the flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. On the second plate, add the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. On the third plate, carefully add the whisked eggs.
    3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 cup Panko Japanese breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 large eggs
  • Season the chicken tenders with the remaining salt and pepper. Coat the tenders in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip them into the eggs, coating completely. Then, coat the chicken with the Panko and Parmesan mixture. Set aside. Repeat until all the chicken has been coated.
    1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking dish. Spray the tenders with spray.
    Cooking spray
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through. Serve with condiments of choice.
  • Store chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg