Oven-Baked Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Delicious and crispy oven-baked chicken tenders coated in Parmesan cheese, offering a healthier alternative to fried options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken tenders
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Marinara sauce (for serving)
- Ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken tenders in olive oil, then dredge them in the Parmesan mixture until fully coated.
- Place the tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with marinara or ranch dressing.
Notes
For an extra crunch, consider adding panko breadcrumbs to the Parmesan cheese mixture. Allow tenders to rest before serving for improved juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg