Homemade Chicken Tenders
This recipe for Homemade Chicken Tenders is so much healthier than fast-food chicken. If you’ve never tried making them yourself, it’s pretty easy!
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I’ve tried baking these flat on a baking sheet, but sometimes the bread crumb coating sticks to the pan, so I’ve started doing it this way where I use a metal cooling rack on top of a sheet pan. Then I just put the cooling rack in the dishwasher to clean it afterward.
When I have the time or some extra help (like when my mom visits), I like to make a huge batch (5 pounds’ worth) at once.
They freeze really well, and then you have breaded chicken to make Chicken Parmesan or other meals.
These also taste great in a sub roll with Caesar dressing and romaine lettuce, or with spaghetti sauce and shredded mozzarella.
These Homemade Chicken Tenders are so versatile! Here’s a huge list of What to Serve with Parmesan Crusted Chicken.
Homemade Chicken Tenders
This recipe for Homemade Chicken Tenders is so much healthier than fast-food chicken. If you've never tried making them yourself, it's pretty easy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken tenders
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place an oven-safe cooling rack onto a sheet pan.
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the milk into a bowl, and dip each chicken tender into the milk before dipping it into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Press the crumbs onto each side of the chicken, then place onto the rack.
- Spray the tops of the tenders with the cooking spray.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (use a digital thermometer to confirm internal temp of 165).
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 313Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 291mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 37g
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My family would go crazy for these! I definitely need to make a batch for the freezer next time my local grocery store has chicken tenders on sale. I love the idea of eating them with romaine and Caesar dressing!
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Gina, My son love chicken tenders! I’ve never made them at home, but I’d love to give your recipe a try! Thanks for coming over and sharing your recipe with us at Brag About It! I always enjoy seeing what you are sharing! Pinning and tweeting.
~Laurie