Oven Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
These delicious Parmesan crusted chicken tenders are so good you’ll never go back to frozen! Juicy, tender chicken breast wrapped inside of a crispy, golden, Parmesan coating takes chicken tenders to a whole new level! Although they do require a few steps they’re really simple to make.
The buttery coating keeps chicken moist and tender inside. Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders are a sophisticated version of chicken nuggets that the entire family will love!
Ingredients in Oven Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders
Chicken Breast
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best for this recipe.
Italian Breadcrumbs
You can also use plain breadcrumbs if that’s what you have, I just like the extra flavor Italian seasoning gives you.
Gluten Free?
No worries! These breadcrumbs are so good. You will not miss gluten, I promise! Find them here: Italian Breadcrumbs (paid ad)
Parmesan Cheese
Fresh grated is what I use. (not the powdered stuff in a shaker)
Butter
This is important, you will be dipping the chicken bites in butter before breading them. Therefore use real butter… the results will not be the same with a butter alternative! Butter is better!
Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
A staple in my pantry. It works well for fish; chicken and my favorite last-minute dip. Simply stir a teaspoon or so into a cup of sour cream for a great super simple veggie dip. Funny thing is it always gets compliments!
*In case you’re gluten free here’s a homemade recipe I’ve used before. https://gfreedeliciously.com/gluten-free-seasoned-salt-lawrys-seasoned-salt-copycat-recipe/
Dijon Mustard
Only use Dijon mustard do not substitute with yellow! Dry mustard will also work.
Worcestershire Sauce
If you need gluten free Worcestershire sauce… French’s is the only brand that I know of that’s sold pretty much everywhere that is gluten free. (They confirm this on their website.) You can also find it here. French’s Worcestershire sauce. (paid ad)
Dried Parsley
If you use Italian Breadcrumbs the parsley isn’t necessary. (I use both just because it’s extra tasty)
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Oven Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Butter
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup dried breadcrumbs preferably Italian
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 2 chicken breasts boneless & skinless
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite size pieces & set aside.
- Melt butter in the microwave. Use a bowl big enough to dip your chicken bites in.
- Stir in mustard, salt and Worcestershire.
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan & parsley in a separate bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces in butter mixture then crumb mixture.
- Place chicken in a 9×13 baking dish, leaving a little room between pieces to prevent them from sticking together.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until no pink remains when cut into.
Looking for more family friendly easy chicken recipes? These are some of our favorites:
Easy Mexican Salsa Chicken Bake
5 Minute Chicken Burrito Filling
Did you make this recipe? I’d love to hear from you! Please leave any questions or comments below.
“Good” is an understatement!