Best 6 Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipes

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Welcome to the world of crispy, flavorful chicken tenders coated in a delightful blend of Parmesan cheese and golden breadcrumbs. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your taste buds. This article will guide you through the secrets of creating the perfect crunchy Parmesan chicken tenders that are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. We'll explore the key ingredients, the techniques for achieving the perfect crisp, and some tantalizing variations that will add a creative twist to this classic dish. So, grab your apron, fire up your stove, and let's dive into the deliciousness of crispy Parmesan chicken tenders!

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CRUNCHY PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS



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Provided by The Giadzy Kitchen

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 18)
3 large garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over each of 2 heavy large lined baking sheets. Place the buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the chicken tenders and stir to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mash the garlic with the salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and then the remaining 1/2 cup of oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with pepper. Transfer the vinaigrette to a small serving bowl.
  • Stir the Parmesan and bread crumbs in a pie dish. Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and dredge them in the bread crumb mixture to coat completely, pressing to adhere. Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the chicken tenders and bake until they are cooked through and golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken tenders to a platter and serve the vinaigrette alongside for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6

PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS



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Whether served as an appetizer or for dinner, these seasoned chicken tenders coated with a Parmesan-bread crumb topping are sure to please.

Provided by cakeeater567

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
3 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
  • Combine flour, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken strips and seal the bag. Shake the bag until chicken strips are well coated with the flour mixture.
  • Beat eggs together in a small bowl. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
  • Dip each chicken strip into egg until well coated, then dip in bread crumb mixture to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, flipping halfway, until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 131.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 323.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: flour, eggs, lemon juice, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, pepper, chicken tenders, olive oil cooking spray

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup flour
3 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon lemon zest
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 ¼ lb chicken tenders, package
olive oil cooking spray, or another preferred oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Combine the egg and the lemon juice.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Coat the chicken tenders in flour and shake off any excess. Then dredge in the egg and lemon juice mixture and allow excess egg to drip off. Coat with the panko bread crumb mixture, turning until evenly coated.
  • Lay chicken tenders flat on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spray additional cooking spray over the chicken tenders to help them brown.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes (or until browned and chicken is cooked all the way through), flipping once halfway through.
  • Serve with your favorite dip and some veggies for a fun appetizer or with garlic Parmesan roasted vegetables for dinner!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CRUNCHY LEMON-GARLIC-PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS



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These chicken tenders are fast to make and live up to the name of crunchy chicken tenders. They look larger, because they're pounded out. Do not skip the step of pounding the tenders as it helps to cook the tenders quickly! Also make sure you are using a block of Parmesan and not the green bottle stuff. Serve with your favorite sauce (mine is ranch). Enjoy!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Chicken Tenders

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound chicken tenders
½ cup flour
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon granulated onion
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup lemon pepper panko bread crumbs
⅓ cup grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Pound out chicken tenders with a meat mallet until very thin. Remove membranes.
  • Set up a breading station with 3 shallow dishes. Combine flour, 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, paprika, granulated onion, and pepper in the first bowl; mix until well combined. Whip eggs and remaining Parmesan cheese together in the second dish. Pour panko bread crumbs into the third dish.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat until oil reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Then dip tenders into egg mixture, and finally into panko bread crumbs, pressing to make sure panko adheres.
  • Pan-fry chicken tenders in the hot oil until browned, about 90 seconds on each side. Remove tenders to a lined drip tray to drain excess fat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 962 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CRUNCHY PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS



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A Giada de Laurentis recipe from the Food Network. Super fast and easy; a real kid pleaser! The dipping sauce is optional....

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders (about 18)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over each of 2 heavy large lined baking sheets. Place the buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the chicken tenders and stir to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mash the garlic with the salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and then the remaining 1/2 cup of oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with pepper. Transfer the vinaigrette to a small serving bowl.
  • Stir the Parmesan and bread crumbs in a pie dish. Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and dredge them in the bread crumb mixture to coat completely, pressing to adhere. Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the chicken tenders and bake until they are cooked through and golden brown, about 14-18 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken tenders to a platter and serve the vinaigrette alongside for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 728.6, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3, Protein 37.5

CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS



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Okay, so sometimes being out of something turns out to be a good thing! When I went to make my traditional fried chicken tenders I realized that I was out of bread crumbs and was also out of bread to make bread crumbs. Looking around I discovered a box of parmesan/garlic crackers and crushed them up in place of the crumbs. Absolutely, positively DELICIOUS! The kids now claim this is the only way to make chicken tenders! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by HSingARMYmom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 10 chicken tenders, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chicken tenders
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper (we like to use white pepper but regular black will work fine too)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup cracker, crushed (I used Parmesan Garlic Cheez-its)
oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Combine flour with garlic powder & pepper in a bowl.
  • Crack eggs and beat till throughly combined in a seperate bowl.
  • Combine parmesan cheese and crushed crackers in a third bowl.
  • Start by coating the chicken pieces in flour, then dip in egg wash and then dip into cracker mix.
  • Set coated chicken onto a plate. When finished coating all the chicken, put the plate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the coating "set-up".
  • In a large fry pan, heat 1/2" of oil to medium high heat (I don't use a thermometer but I'm guessing 350 degrees).
  • Pan fry in small batches till golden brown on all sides - depending on size of your tenders, 5-6 minutes per side.
  • Remove to a paper towel lined plate till all the chicken is done.
  • We served it with pasta and spaghetti sauce but i'm guessing it would go with about anything.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.7, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 182.6, Sodium 415.3, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 38.6

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken tenders are evenly coated in the breadcrumb mixture, place them in a large bowl and shake them until they are completely covered.
  • For a crispier coating, fry the chicken tenders in a shallow pool of about 1/4 inch of oil. Make sure the oil is shimmering before adding the chicken, and don't overcrowd the pan, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy chicken.
  • To keep the chicken tenders warm while you are frying the rest of the batch, place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a warm oven (200°F).
  • Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or game days, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With a crispy, golden-brown coating and a tender, juicy interior, these chicken tenders are a surefire way to satisfy your craving for something crunchy and flavorful. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe that is sure to please, give Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders a try.

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