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Chicken tenders aren’t just for kids’ menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are baked, not fried. The secret? Panko + Parmesan + a hot oven = crunchy golden crust. Inside stays juicy. Dip them in anything. Eat them with everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1.5 lbs chicken tenders (or slice chicken breasts into strips)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup panko breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc tsp black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cooking spray or olive oil spray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For dipping:<\/strong> Ranch, honey mustard, marinara, or comeback sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Preheat and Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top (optional but extra crispy).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spray the rack or foil with cooking spray.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They lose crunch but stay tasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheat (Make Them Crispy Again!):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Air fryer at 375\u00b0F for 3 minutes. Oven at 400\u00b0F for 5-7 minutes. Skip the microwave\u2014soggy is sad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer Friendly:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Freeze cooked tenders on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag. Reheat from frozen at 400\u00b0F for 12-15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Make a double batch. Dinner tonight. Chicken parm sliders tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Crispy, cheesy, juicy inside. No deep fryer. No mess. Just a hot oven and a light crunch. Kid-approved. Adult-craved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2351,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,73],"tags":[505,1905,1904,1902,1903,1901,504],"class_list":["post-2292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-baked-chicken-tenders","tag-chicken-fingers-recipe","tag-crispy-baked-chicken","tag-healthy-chicken-tenders","tag-oven-fried-chicken","tag-parmesan-chicken-strips","tag-parmesan-crusted-chicken"],"yoast_head":"\n
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