Save Crispy, flavorful chicken tenders coated in a savory garlic-Parmesan crust, perfect for a family dinner or appetizer.
This recipe quickly became a favorite in our household, perfect for a quick dinner or a party appetizer.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 ½ lbs (680 g) chicken tenders
- Breading: 1 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup (40 g) grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp dried Italian herbs, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
- Wet Mixture: 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk, 1 tbsp (15 g) Dijon mustard
- Garlic Butter: 3 tbsp (45 g) unsalted butter melted, 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- For Serving: Lemon wedges (optional), Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Breading:
- Combine panko breadcrumbs Parmesan cheese Italian herbs paprika salt and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Prepare Wet Mixture:
- Whisk together the eggs milk and Dijon mustard in a second bowl.
- Mix Garlic Butter:
- Mix the melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Bread Chicken:
- Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Dip each tender first in the egg mixture then in the breadcrumb mixture pressing lightly to adhere.
- Arrange Chicken:
- Arrange breaded tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle or brush each tender with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18 20 minutes turning halfway through until golden brown and cooked through internal temperature 165°F/74°C.
- Serve:
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Save My family always gathers around the table eagerly when I make this dish, sharing stories and smiles.
Notes
For extra crispiness broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking. Substitute panko with regular breadcrumbs if preferred. Delicious with marinara ranch or honey mustard dipping sauces.
Required Tools
Baking sheet parchment paper or nonstick spray mixing bowls whisk pastry brush optional tongs.
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs Milk (Parmesan butter) Wheat (panko breadcrumbs). If using packaged breadcrumbs check for possible nut traces. Always verify ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Save This simple recipe guarantees a flavorful meal your family will love every time.