Herb and Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe

Name: Herb and Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x olive oil or other vegetable oil, for frying; 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts tenders; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 large eggs beaten with 1/4 cup water; 2 cups bread crumbs italian style; 1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 6 strips thyme freshly stripped and chopped, 2 to 3 tablespoons; 6 strips rosemary leaves finely chopped, 3 tablespoons; 1 x parsley leaves flat-leaf, freshly chopped, about 2 handfuls; 5 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 x olive oil or other vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts tenders
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup flour, all-purpose
2 large eggs beaten with 1/4 cup water
2 cups bread crumbs italian style
1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
6 strips thyme freshly stripped and chopped, 2 to 3 tablespoons
6 strips rosemary leaves finely chopped, 3 tablespoons
1 x parsley leaves flat-leaf, freshly chopped, about 2 handfuls
5 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Put a nonstick cookie sheet in oven with a tin foil liner.
3
Heat 1/2-inch oil in a large nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium to medium high heat.
4
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
5
Wash hands.
6
Put flour in a shallow dish.
7
Beat eggs with water in a second dish along side the flour.
8
In a third dish, mix the breading ingredients.
9
Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then bread and cheese mixture.
10
To keep your hands clean, ask for plastic gloves at the butcher counter.
11
To ease your clean up, try using disposable tin pie tins for the flour, egg and bread crumbs.
12
Cook chicken until deeply golden on each side, 3 to 4 minutes.
13
Transfer to cookie sheet in preheated oven and finish off for another 5 minutes cooking time.
14
Cook chicken 5 or 6 tenders at a time in a single layer, adding additional oil if necessary.
15
If the chicken begins to brown too quickly lower heat slightly.
16
Serve chicken hot or cold with your favorite salad if needed.

917

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x olive oil or other vegetable oil, for frying, 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts tenders, 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, 1 cup flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Herb and Parmesan Chicken Tenders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herb and Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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