Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders feature juicy strips of chicken coated in a golden blend of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Italian herbs, delivering a balanced crunch with a hint of garlic and paprika. They’re ideal for weeknight dinners or passing around as a party appetizer, and pair well with marinara, ranch, or a simple lemon squeeze.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place the flour, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken strips and seal the bag. Shake until the chicken strips are evenly coated with the flour mixture.
- 4
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- 5
Dip each chicken strip into the egg to coat, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture to cover. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 546.18 kcal High 27%
- Protein 31.1 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 34.32 g 12%
- Total Fat 31.26 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 4.74 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 205.3 mg High 68%
- Sodium 711.72 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.88 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.69 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 107.66 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 335.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 27.97 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 546.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 546.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders healthy?
- Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 546.18 calories and 31.1 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 711.72 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.74 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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