Oven Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders (Easy Recipe)
Parmesan Chicken Tenders is a 30 minute recipe for juicy, Italian breaded chicken! Your family will love this simple, flavor-packed meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary divided, ½ chopped, ½ crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- Olive oil cooking spray
Garnish (optional)
- Crushed rosemary
- marinara or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with aluminum foil and spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a gallon sized plastic bag, combine flour and salt, set aside. In a flat bowl, add bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder, stirring to combine. Set aside. In a second shallow bowl, add beaten eggs.
- Add chicken tenders to the plastic bag and shake until the flour coats the chicken tenders. Place chicken tenders, one at a time, into egg mixture. Flip chicken to cover on both sides. Remove and place chicken tenders into the crumb mixture. Flip in mixture to coat both sides, lightly pressing it on if necessary.
- Place chicken tenders on the baking sheet. Once chicken is all on the baking sheet, spray with olive oil spray. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the tenders are golden brown on the bottom side. Flip the tenders over, lightly mist with olive oil and bake for another 3-5 minutes, until crispy and golden brown on the outside.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with crushed rosemary. Serve warm with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
What sauces are good for dipping chicken tenders into? Honey, honey mustard, ketchup, barbecue, or ranch dressing.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an airtight container.
After these chicken tenders are cooked, they can be frozen! Place them on a baking sheet, spaced apart, and put them in the freezer until they begin to freeze (about 30 minutes). Remove from the baking sheet and place in a freezer bag. Store breaded chicken for 2-3 months.
You can leave your chicken tenders uncovered for this recipe. This allows them to get crispy on the outside.
Nutrition
Calories: 292cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 759mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg