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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders

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March 23, By Kristia 17 Comments

Chicken tenders are requested A LOT at my house and they’re very easy to make at home. I’ve tried them two ways: baked and stovetop.

A typical conversation at my house when I’m planning our weekly menu:

Mom: “what do you want to eat this week?”

Daughter #1: “chicken tenders”

Daughter #2: “chicken tenders”

Mom: “really? That’s all you’ve got?”

Daughters” yep”

My new favorite way is on the stovetop in my cast iron skillet. They seemed crunchier and less dried out, which can easily happen if the chicken gets overcooked.

Let’s talk bread crumbs: I use Panko. There’s no crust in Panko breadcrumbs, so the crumbs are fluffier and bigger. Panko also makes a crunchier crust, which we like. I find Panko on sale often for $1. You can use regular store-bought or homemade bread crumbs, but I’ve had more success with Panko and $1 is pretty cheap.

Also, if you don’t like the seasonings in this recipe, just replace it with your favorites. This recipe is easily adaptable.

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders

4.7 from 3 reviews
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
 
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Author: Kristia Ludwick
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken tenders or chicken breast cut into small pieces
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour
  • 2-3 eggs
  • 3 cups Panko bread crumbs.
  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ Italian seasoning
Instructions
  1. Set up 3 large bowls or pans. Place chicken in the first bowl. Beat 2 eggs in middle bowl. And in the right bowl, mix together the Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder and seasoning.
  2. Pour enough olive oil into a skillet to cover the bottom and heat over medium-low.
  3. While skillet is heating up, sprinkle flour over the chicken to coat.
  4. Next, dip floured chicken in egg and cover completely. Add a third beaten egg, if needed.
  5. Then, dip chicken in the panko mixture and coat with the mixture.
  6. Once the oil in the skillet is hot, place the chicken in the pan--tongs work well for this. Do not turn the chicken until it is golden, crunchy brown.
  7. Brown the second side until chicken is cooked through. To be sure, remove a piece and cut through the chicken.
  8. Set up a plate lined with paper towels. Remove cooked chicken and place on paper towels.
  9. Discard unused egg and panko mixtures.
Notes
Would you rather bake these tenders? Just place the coated tenders on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Flip the chicken and bake for another 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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Comments

  1. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says

    March 23, at 7:43 pm

    These look SO good! Thanks so much for sharing. Pinning!
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  2. Kara says

    September 17, at 2:29 pm

    These are AMAZING!!! They are by far the best I’ve ever had and my two year old loves them too! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristia says

      September 17, at 2:50 pm

      Thank you for your feedback!! I’m so glad you enjoyed them.

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        October 11, at 10:37 am

        What do you typically serve with the tenders?

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        • Kristia says

          October 12, at 3:15 pm

          They go well with any side dish. I’ve served them with a variety of sides: salad, twice baked potatoes, steamed broccoli, my homemade applesauce, oven fries, pasta salad, etc.

          Reply
  3. Brittany says

    January 7, at 5:12 am

    I’m trying this tonight! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristia says

      January 7, at 2:47 pm

      Great, I hope you like it!

      Reply
  4. Lori says

    January 21, at 6:31 pm

    Mine are in the oven right now! Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Kristia says

      January 22, at 8:28 pm

      Yum, yum! Hope you like it.

      Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 4, at 8:42 pm

      How did your oven baked ones come out? I was worried it might not be as flavorful. I planned on making these for dinner tomorrow!

      Reply
  5. Debbie says

    July 1, at 1:37 pm

    What happens if I don’t have Panko?

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    • Kristia says

      July 6, at 8:55 pm

      You can use regular bread crumbs, but I prefer Panko because it makes the tenders more crunchy. You can find panko in the bread crumb aisle and I have found it on sale for $1.

      Reply
  6. Sydney says

    September 6, at 3:05 pm

    These were SO delicious! I’m living a LOW CARB lifestyle…SO I SWITCHED THINGS UP A NOTCH OR TWO ???? I used freshly grated Parmesan mixed with my house seasoning (garlic pwd/onion pwd/pepper) along with house Breading ( finely ground pork rinds with parm and dehyd onions)…. I used tiny bit of coconut flour n eggs before coating…fried in avocado oil til crispy in my LeCruset skillet YUM. Moist n delicious….made a ranch dip.

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    May 15, at 5:52 pm

    Made by my 10 year old. Really simple and quick. Didn’t have garlic powder (google said it was dehydrated garlic with anti-caking agents), so we used the olive oil that has had crushed garlic sitting in it. Didn’t have Italian seasoning (google said it was mainly oregano, and basil) so we just used oregano and basil. Tried both panko and wholemeal breadcrumbs, panko was much better, crisper with less oil used. Love any meal my kids will make with out my help. Thanks for inspiring them.

    Reply
    • Kristia says

      May 16, at 5:09 pm

      I’m glad your family enjoyed the recipe, Lisa. thanks for your input. I love the idea of fresh garlic sitting in olive oil…yum!

      Reply
  8. allison says

    January 2, at 2:24 am

    Do these freeze well ? To make ahead?

    Reply
    • Kristia says

      January 2, at 2:05 pm

      I have not frozen before, but that is a good idea! I would think they would be ok, but maybe heat up in oven to get crispy, otherwise a microwave might make them soggy. If you freeze, please let us know how you make out. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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