Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts - (skinless, boneless)
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup whole wheat Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 tbsp butter - (melted)
- 5 cloves of garlic - (minced)
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into strips (about 16 -18 strips). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and mist with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400.
- Fill 3 shallow bowls with the following: one with the flour, salt, and pepper; one with the butter and garlic; one with the Panko, parmesan, paprika, basil, and parsley. Stir each bowl well.
- To coat the chicken tenders, start by dredging in the flour bowl first. Shake off excess flour. Then dip in the butter mixture. Finally, dip into the Panko mixture, making sure to evenly coat each piece.
- Place chicken on asking sheet and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. Then turn then over, and bake for another 5-7 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
The entire recipe makes 6 servings
The serving size is about 2-3 chicken tenders
Nutrition
Calories: 332 kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 11.5 g (4%)Protein: 39.5 g (79%)Fat: 15 g (23%)Saturated Fat: 9 g (56%)Cholesterol: 124 mg (41%)Sodium: 273 mg (12%)Potassium: 582 mg (17%)Fiber: 1 g (4%)Sugar: 0.2 gCalcium: 80 mg (8%)Iron: 1.3 mg (7%)