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Crunchy Italian-style Parmesan Chicken Tenders

These parmesan chicken tenders require a minimal amount of ingredients, including Italian bread crumbs and fresh grated parmesan, to create crunchy and flavorful chicken the whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken tenders, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 589kcal
Author: Kathryn

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders (or chicken breasts sliced 3-4 times length-wise)
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • salt + pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375Ëš F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper (or use baking rack). Set aside.
  • In 3 different bowls, place your flour, salt and pepper on first plate, beaten egg on second, and breadcrumbs and parmesan on third. Dip chicken fingers in flour first, then egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Press breadcrumbs into chicken to make sure the chicken tenders are well coated. Place on parchment paper.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tops are brown and crispy. If tops haven't gotten crispy, place under broiler for 1 minute.

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 1296mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 4mg