Oven-Baked Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken tenders made in the oven, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. If using breadcrumbs, incorporate them as well.
- Dip each chicken tender into the Parmesan mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Arrange the coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray the tenders lightly with cooking spray or drizzle olive oil over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
For extra crispiness, add cornmeal to your breadcrumb mixture. You can also substitute Parmesan with cheddar or mozzarella for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg