Description
Garlic butter parmesan chicken strips deliver crispy, golden perfection straight from your kitchen. Crunchy coating and rich parmesan make this weeknight dinner a total crowd-pleaser that disappears faster than you can say delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Aromatics:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 400°F and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light spray of cooking oil.
- Blend panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Pour ½ cup melted butter into a separate bowl and stir in 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Immerse each chicken tender into the garlic butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the butter-coated tender through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs stick firmly.
- Position each breaded tender on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between strips.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400°F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating strips halfway through cooking.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and appears golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped parsley over strips if desired and serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Always pat chicken strips dry before breading to help the coating stick better and create a crispier texture.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and a more authentic taste compared to pre-grated versions.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices in the breadcrumb mixture to customize the flavor profile according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 448 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg