Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tenders
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 teaspoons seasoning blend, (such as paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Place them in a tray and season generously with the seasoning blend, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up three separate shallow dishes or trays for your breading stations: one with all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the Panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Take each seasoned chicken tender and dredge it first in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the floured tender into the beaten egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the tender thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of breading should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Once cooked, remove the fried tenders from the oil using tongs and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet or on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
While the chicken is frying, prepare the Garlic Parmesan sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped fresh parsley, red chili flakes, garlic powder, black pepper, minced fresh garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Generously spread or brush the prepared Garlic Parmesan sauce over the hot, fried chicken tenders. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
For the Chicken Tenders
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 teaspoons seasoning blend, (such as paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Place them in a tray and season generously with the seasoning blend, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up three separate shallow dishes or trays for your breading stations: one with all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the Panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Take each seasoned chicken tender and dredge it first in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the floured tender into the beaten egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the tender thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of breading should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Once cooked, remove the fried tenders from the oil using tongs and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet or on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
While the chicken is frying, prepare the Garlic Parmesan sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped fresh parsley, red chili flakes, garlic powder, black pepper, minced fresh garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Generously spread or brush the prepared Garlic Parmesan sauce over the hot, fried chicken tenders. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 3 min