Description
Crunchy, cheesy, golden-baked chicken tenders that stay juicy inside and pair beautifully with a creamy garlic dip. These easy oven-baked chicken tenders make for a quick dinner, a kid-friendly lunch, or a game-day snack. This is one of those foolproof, easy dinner ideas you’ll keep in rotation. Whether you’re craving comfort or looking for new food ideas that deliver crispy perfection, this easy recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenders
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
For the Garlic Dip:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of panko, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
2. Coat each chicken tender in flour, then egg, then press into the panko-Parmesan mix until fully coated.
3. Place coated tenders on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking oil.
4. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
5. Mix mayo, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to create the garlic dip. Chill while tenders bake.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
Don’t skip the wire rack – it keeps the bottoms crispy.
The garlic dip can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Snack
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, parmesan crusted chicken, baked chicken, garlic dip