Tender Chicken Parmesan Recipes

EASY PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Season both sides of the chicken tenderloins with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together in a bowl. Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg mixture first, letting the excess drip off and then into the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken. Place on a baking sheet that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and repeat with the remaining chicken tenderloins.
• Spray the tops of the breaded chicken with an olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray and bake for 8 minutes and then turn the chicken over and bake for another 5.
• Remove the tenderloins from the oven and spoon some of the sauce over each piece. Add a half of a mozzarella cheese slice to each tenderloin and return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
• Sprinkle the tops of the chicken with fresh or dried parsley and serve.

KETO PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Place the chicken tenders between two layers of wax paper and pound them 1/8-inch-thin.
• Brush both sides of the chicken pieces with mustard, and sprinkle with garlic powder and cayenne.
• Place the Parmesan in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken pieces, one by one, into the Parmesan and press to coat.
• Heat a nonstick double-burner griddle (or two large nonstick skillets) over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Brush with olive oil. Fry the chicken tenders until browned and cooked through (their internal temperature should reach 165ºF), about 3 minutes on each side.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Using kitchen shears, trim off any white tendons at the ends of the tenderloins. Using the palm of your hand, gently flatten the tenderloins so that they are an even ¼-inch thickness. Season the chicken all over with 1¼ teaspoons of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper.
• In a large shallow bowl, combine the panko, ¾ cup of the Parmigiano Reggiano, the oregano, the thyme, the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. Mix well, making sure there are no clumps of cheese.
• Place the flour in another shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a third bowl. Set up a breading station in this order: flour, eggs, panko. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy clean up. Dredge the chicken in the flour, coating evenly; dip in the eggs, letting any excess drip off; then dredge in the panko mixture, turning and patting to adhere. Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. (The recipe can be prepared up to this point, covered, and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead of time.)
• Preheat the broiler and set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heating element. Bring the marinara sauce to a simmer over low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking (with store-bought sauce, I find a generous pinch of sugar and fresh basil go a long way). Cover and keep warm.
• Line another baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment for easy clean up; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat about ⅛ inch of oil over medium heat until shimmering. Place 5 or 6 tenders in the pan in a single layer and cook until the first side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Place the cooked chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Cook the remaining chicken in the same manner, adding additional oil only if necessary. You may need to lower the the heat as you go, so that the chicken doesn't brown before it is cooked through.
• Sprinkle the fontina and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano over the center of the chicken tenderloins, leaving the sides bare so that they remain crispy. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon the marinara sauce over the cheese, again leaving the sides bare so that they stay crispy. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.
• Make-Ahead Instructions: The chicken tenders can be breaded and refrigerated up to 8 hours before pan-frying. The chicken is best and crispiest when fried right before baking, but it can also be fried up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerated. Reheat the chicken in a 350°F oven until warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes, before adding the cheese and proceeding with the recipe.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The breaded chicken tenders can be frozen for up to 3 months. Freeze the chicken on the baking sheet until firm, about 1 hour, then transfer to a resealable freezer bag or layer in an airtight container with sheets of parchment between the tenders. Defrost in the refrigerator before cooking.

PARMIGIANO AND HERB CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a nonstick cookie sheet in oven with a tin foil liner.
• Heat 1/2-inch oil in a large nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium to medium high heat.
• Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Wash hands. Place flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs with water in a second dish along side the flour. In a third dish, combine the breading ingredients. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then bread and cheese mixture. To keep your hands clean, ask for plastic gloves at the butcher counter. To ease your clean up, try using disposable tin pie tins for the flour, egg and bread crumbs.
• Cook chicken until deeply golden on each side, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to cookie sheet in preheated oven and finish off for another 5 minutes cooking time. Cook chicken 5 or 6 tenders at a time in a single layer, adding additional oil if necessary. If the chicken begins to brown too quickly lower heat slightly. Serve chicken hot or cold with green salad or, complete as a Parmigiano.
• Set water on to boil for pasta and prepare according to package directions for al dente. Before coating chicken, add oil, onions and garlic to a saucepan to cook medium low heat. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes while you are working on the chicken. Add both cans of tomatoes and a cup of chicken broth and bring sauce to a bubble. Reduce heat to a simmer until ready to serve. Stir in torn basil and season sauce with salt, to your taste.
• Place a little of the sauce on the chicken tenders, top with the shredded provolone and Parmigiano. Place in oven or broiler to melt the cheese and then serve. Coat the hot, cooked pasta lightly with sauce then serve.
• Enjoy!

CRISPY BAKED PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with a wire rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.Add flour, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper to a small bowl. Add eggs, heavy cream, vinegar and dijon mustard to a small bowl.Add Italian breadcrumbs, panko, parmesan cheese, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder to another small bowl.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Starting with the flour and ending with breadcrumbs, dip the chicken into the flour, egg and Parmesan breadcrumbs.Place the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the chicken tenders with nonstick cooking spray. (This will help the chicken tenders get a golden brown color to them).
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until an internal thermometer reaches 165 degrees.Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces!

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Combine the egg and the lemon juice.
• In a separate bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
• Coat the chicken tenders in flour and shake off any excess. Then dredge in the egg and lemon juice mixture and allow excess egg to drip off. Coat with the panko bread crumb mixture, turning until evenly coated.
• Lay chicken tenders flat on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spray additional cooking spray over the chicken tenders to help them brown.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes (or until browned and chicken is cooked all the way through), flipping once halfway through.
• Serve with your favorite dip and some veggies for a fun appetizer or with garlic Parmesan roasted vegetables for dinner!
• Enjoy!

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Trim the fat from the tenders.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Set out three bowls. Fill one with the white flour, about 1/4 teaspoon pepper, & about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir,
• Fill the next bowl with the olive oil or butter and minced garlic. Stir.
• Place the basil, paprika, Panko, and parmesan cheese in the last. Stir.
• Place the tenders in the flour mixture, then the garlic oil, then the panko mixture making sure to evenly and thoroughly coat each piece.
• Place the tenders on the sheet and then place in the oven.
• Cook for 15 minutes and then flip the tenders and cook for another 5-8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
• Remove and enjoy immediately with the dipping sauce!

CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking tray / sheet with cooking oil spray, or a light coating of oil. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Dip chicken tenders into egg mixture and let sit for 5 minutes while preparing crumb mixture. OPTIONAL: Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour (if time allows).*
• In another bowl, combine both breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and parmesan cheese.
• Dredge the egg coated chicken in the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture, lightly pressing to evenly coat.
• Arrange tenders on the baking sheet / tray and lightly spray with cooking oil spray.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until cooked through. (Broil in the last 2-3 minutes for a golden crispy crumb!)

CHICKEN PARMESAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Trim chicken breasts and slice in half length-wise so you end up with 4 equal-thickness cutlets.* Season with salt and pepper.
• In a shallow bowl, stir together 1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. In a second bowl, whisk 2 eggs until frothy. In a third bowl, stir together 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
• Dip both sides of each chicken cutlet into the flour, tapping off excess, then dip in beaten eggs, letting excess egg drip off and finally dip into the cheesy breadcrumbs, pressing cutlets into breading to ensure a thick, even coating of crumbs.
• Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Once oil is hot, add chicken in batches (don't crowd the pan), sautéing 3-4 min per side or until golden brown and just cooked through.
• Pour 1 1/2 cups of marinara into a 9x13 casserole baking dish. Arrange chicken over sauce in a single layer. Top each chicken down the center with remaining 1 1/2 cups marinara, then cover with shredded mozzarella. Bake uncovered at 425˚F for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil if desired.

FIVE MINUTE GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Combine the mayo, 1/4 cup of the cheese, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Put the chicken on a large baking sheet. I put parchment on mine to save on the cleanup.
• Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. It should read 160 on a meat thermometer. I try to take it out at about 158 and let it rest for a few minutes.
• Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese. Watch the chicken closely if you are broiling so it doesn't burn.

TENDER CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• 1. Mix egg and milk in a shallow dish. Mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a seperate shallow dish.
• 2. I like to cut my chicken in half, then take a meat tenderizer to them. Then coat chicken in egg mixture followed by bread crumb mixture. Fry in olive oil 5 minutes on each side.
• 3. Pour 1/2 jar of sauce in a 8x8 pan, lay chicken on top, adding 2 spoonfuls of sauce on top of chicken, then top with mozzarela slices. Cover with foil, bake at 325 for 25 minutes. Then add remaining sauce around chicken if you want more sauce, broil until cheese is melted and toasty.

PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
• Combine flour, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken strips and seal the bag. Shake the bag until chicken strips are well coated with the flour mixture.
• Beat eggs together in a small bowl. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
• Dip each chicken strip into egg until well coated, then dip in bread crumb mixture to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, flipping halfway, until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

PARMESAN AND PANKO CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Beat egg in a pie plate with water. Combine panko and Parmesan cheese in a separate dish.
• Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then into the panko mixture and cover until well coated.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tenders and fry until light brown, about 3 minutes per side. Continue to fry, flipping occasionally, until golden on the outside, about 12 more minutes. Cut one open to make sure juices are running clear and chicken is no longer pink on the inside.