Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Good Things Come in Small Packages

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (347)

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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 27 min

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 18)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

Brush 1 tablespoon of oil over each of 2 heavy large lined baking sheets. Place the buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the chicken tenders and stir to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, mash the garlic with the salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and then the remaining 1/2 cup of oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with pepper. Transfer the vinaigrette to a small serving bowl.

Stir the Parmesan and bread crumbs in a pie dish. Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and dredge them in the bread crumb mixture to coat completely, pressing to adhere. Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the chicken tenders and bake until they are cooked through and golden brown, about 12 minutes.

Transfer the chicken tenders to a platter and serve the vinaigrette alongside for dipping.

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recipe Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Ellen Chicago, IL 02-04-2010
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Great texture and delicious for all ages!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for my family of somewhat picky eaters, and they all loved them. I used chicken tenderloins which cooked up a... little quicker but turned out great! Very simple and easy.Read more
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Maria Northridge, CA 02-01-2010
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I Love It.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. It is easy to make and it doesn't require a lot of ingredients or time. It's one of the meals or snacks I... make when I'm in a time crunch. I love it because it does not require frying, as a result this is a much healthier version than that sold in supermarkets and fast food restaurants. I recently made it for my sister and her grandchildren and they loved it. Thanks for sharing. Read more
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kristin arlington, VA 01-31-2010
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So good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have tried some other recipes and this is so far the best! My 4 year old actually makes it! Even my pcky 3 year old will... sometimes have some)Read more
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mary columbia, MO 01-26-2010
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Moist and Tender
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made these tonight for dinner. Husband and teenage son loved them and want these again. I read other reviews and decided to... use 1/2 Italian seasoned panko and 1/2 regular Italian seasoned breadcrumbs(both Progresso). I soaked the tenders for 30 minutes in the buttermilk. I lined my baking pans with parchment paper and sprayed very lightly with olive oil cooking spray. I cooked them for about 20 minutes at 450, turning halfway. These tenders were moist, crunchy and delicious. The dipping sauce was good,but I would use a little less olive oil next time. I have a few left over since only cooking for 3, but I plan on cutting up leftovers for a salad for lunch tomorrrow. I am a Weight watcher member and these made a low calorie dinner I could enjoy without guilt. Thanks, Giada!Read more
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cori pensacola, FL 01-24-2010
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Crispy and Moist Inside
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The comments with the so called problems with thie recipe bother me. If you follow the recipe it turns out great. Crsip on... outside moist on inside. A few points to remember: 1. Soaking the chicken in butermilk at least 15 minutes is essential. Not only does it make the chicken moist but the acidity of the buttermilk begins the cooking process. 2. The directions say to press the breading into the chicken. If you do this, you do this you will have no trouble getting the breading to stick. 3. Directions say a 500 degree oven so check your oven temp. and watch those things as they cook because they cook fast. Do this, as the recipe says, and your tenders will be crisp, cooked through and delicious. I love this recipe.Read more
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Julie San Francisco, CA 01-19-2010
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A favorite (especially of the kids)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been making these for a long time and we love them. I've never had a problem with the breading falling off. I always... press the tenders down with a fork in the crumb mixture as I'm coating them to get as much coating as possible. I always bake them for 15 minutes as opposed to 12 since 1) I'm a little paranoid about undercooked chicken, and 2) the topping is crunchier that way (it may get a little dark around the edges but they still taste great). It's true that they do get a bit soggy on the bottom but it doesn't bother us (maybe I'll try baking them on a rack some time). Sauce is great but garlicky!Read more