Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders with Parmesan Potato Chip Crust

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Tender chicken strips baked to golden perfection with a crunchy crust made from crushed potato chips, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, turns chicken tenders, potato chips, panko breadcrumbs into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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: 18 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, then lightly coat it with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup crushed potato chips, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Step 3: In a second shallow dish, whisk together 2 large eggs.
  4. Step 4: In a third shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
  5. Step 5: Dip each of the 1 lb chicken tenders first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the eggs, and finally coat evenly with the potato chip mixture.
  6. Step 6: Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet spaced evenly apart and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and the coating is golden and crispy.

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