Description
Crispy and healthy oven-baked chicken tenders with a delightful Parmesan coating, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of chicken tenders
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl and combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, herbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken tender into the eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray tops of chicken tenders with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through, broiling for 2-3 minutes for extra crunch if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute chicken tenders with turkey or tofu, and breadcrumbs with whole grain or gluten-free varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg