Looking for an easy sheet pan meal? These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are so tasty & easy to make! They have become a staple in my house for easy weeknight meals!
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Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Egg
- Cornflakes, crushed
- Dried parsley
- Garlic powder
- Cloves garlic
- Butter
- Parsley
- Parmesan
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Slice & Season the Chicken Breasts.
Coat in eggs & Cornflakes.
Bake at 400 Farenheit for 15-18 minutes.
Dip, Serve & Enjoy!
1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into strips, then season them with garlic salt and dried parsley.
2. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl.
3. Dip each chicken strip into the beaten egg, ensuring it's thoroughly coated.
4. Next, spread the crushed cornflakes onto a plate. Coat each egg-dipped chicken strip with the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere. (To maintain crispiness, add the cornflakes to the plate gradually as needed.)
5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Place the coated chicken strips in the oven, ensuring they're not overcrowded.
7. Bake the chicken for 15-18 minutes.
8. While the chicken cooks, prepare the garlic Parmesan topping. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter, along with the chopped parsley and chili flakes. Stir until fragrant and well combined.
9. Once the chicken is cooked through and crispy, either drizzle the garlic mixture over the top or brush it onto the chicken using a pastry brush or spoon.
10. Finally, generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over both sides of the chicken strips.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious garlic Parmesan chicken tenders!
Substitutions
Chicken breasts:
- Chicken thighs
- Turkey breast
- Tofu slices (for a vegetarian option)
Egg:
- Mayonnaise
Cornflakes:
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Crushed crackers (such as Ritz or saltines)
- Almond meal (for a gluten-free option)
Dried parsley:
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Dried thyme
Garlic cloves:
- Garlic powder
- Garlic paste
- Garlic salt (adjust salt content in the recipe accordingly)
Butter:
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Margarine (for a dairy-free option)
Chopped parsley:
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh basil
- Fresh chives
Parmesan:
- Grated Pecorino Romano
- Grated Asiago
- Nutritional yeast (for a vegan option)
Equipment
Knife
Storage
Store cooked tenders in fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 mins, flipping halfway through. Ensure internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, reheat in microwave for 1-2 mins, checking for desired warmth. Serve hot.
3 Top Tips for Success
1. Prep Properly: Ensure chicken is evenly coated with ingredients like egg and breadcrumbs for consistent crispiness.
2. Monitor Cooking: Regularly check tenders while cooking to prevent over or undercooking, ensuring they're crispy and juicy.
3. Serve Promptly: Enjoy tenders immediately after cooking to preserve their texture and flavor.
FAQ
To ensure breading sticks to chicken for Parmesan, pat chicken dry, dredge in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs. Press firmly to adhere, refrigerate for 15-30 mins before cooking to set. This helps achieve a crispy, flavorful coating.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into strips, then season them with garlic salt and dried parsley.
- Beat the egg in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each chicken strip into the beaten egg, ensuring it's thoroughly coated.
- Next, spread the crushed cornflakes onto a plate. Coat each egg-dipped chicken strip with the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere. (To maintain crispiness, add the cornflakes to the plate gradually as needed.)
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the coated chicken strips in the oven, ensuring they're not overcrowded.
- Bake the chicken for 15-18 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the garlic Parmesan topping. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter, along with the chopped parsley and chili flakes. Stir until fragrant and well combined.
- Once the chicken is cooked through and crispy, either drizzle the garlic mixture over the top or brush it onto the chicken using a pastry brush or spoon.
- Finally, generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over both sides of the chicken strips.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious garlic Parmesan chicken tenders!
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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