Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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Tender chicken strips coated in a crunchy Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection for a kid-friendly dinner. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken tenders, grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, mixing well until evenly blended.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs until fully combined.
  4. Step 4: Dip each of the 1 lb chicken tenders first into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
  5. Step 5: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over them to help crisp the crust, and bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crust is golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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