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Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders

October 1, 2015 61 Comments

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Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders are just plain healthy and delicious!! My family loves chicken tenders but I don’t want everyone taking  on the extra calories of frying the chicken tenders.  These little babies are baked at a pretty high heat of 400 degrees and I use olive oil spray to coat the chicken tenderloins.  This makes them crispy on the outside and really moist and tender on the inside!

baked parmesan chicken tenders

I love this dish because it is just so easy and one of my favorite things to make for the family, Everyday Eileen tip – I can make a huge amount of these chicken tenders at one time and freeze extras for future meals and snacks!  These chicken tenders reheat really well, either in the oven or if you prefer the microwave! In the oven, if they are frozen, about 30-40 minutes.  I usually take a freezer bag out in the morning if I know that is what the kids want for an afternoon snack or dinner, they defrost  and then its back to 15-20 minutes.  If you are microwaving, depending on how defrosted the chicken tenders are, you will need to adjust the microwave time to heat up the chicken tenders – check the microwave cooking guidebaked parmesan chicken tenders

I use chicken tenderloin, they were on sale and then reduced again! I just couldn’t pass up this sale!  We have 6 people in our house , but it honestly feels like I am feeding 12!  They enjoy food! So if I can get a sale, I am on it!  That being said, I have no problem using boneless chicken breasts and I slice them down to make tenders, trust me no difference in taste, and they are all delish! This of course has to be served with my Honey Mustard Sauce!  Its another easy recipe and tastes great with these chicken tenders!

 

baked parmesan chicken tenders

 

I have a few different  chicken tender recipes but this was my first chicken tender recipe I made for my children. I started making this for my oldest son when he was just a little one and starting to eat ” people food, as we called it!  I made all of my children their baby food so I had no choice but to make their chicken tenders and it was really easy and so much better for them and the cost was so much less than buying processed chicken tenders!   So this is one of my favorite recipes because it reminds me of when my babies were actually babies!  What is so comforting to me is that they are all, except for our wee Deirdre, who isn’t so wee, I am getting way of the topic of Parmesan chicken tenders! They are adults and they get so excited every time I prepare these chicken tenders and they still love them!  Just makes me smile knowing they still love these! Okay, now I am sounding corny!! Back to the recipe, it is low-calorie because it is baked and I only use egg whites.  I buy egg white in the carton at Costco, easy and cost effective! Whole wheat bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, bake for about 20 minutes  and serve with Honey Mustard Sauce and a salad!  I try to get one or two before the kids eat them all! These are also great over a bed of greens at work or school for lunch or dinner!

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baked Parmesan chicken tenders
baked parmesan chicen tenders

Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Baked parmesan chicken tenders have a crunchy flaky crust and moist tender interior. Low fat as they are baked and not fried and they use egg whites as the egg wash. a high heat ensures the crsoy crunch of a fried chicken tender without all the fat
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Poultry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Eileen xo

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pds boneless chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup egg whites about 4 egg whites, I use the carton whites
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray the cookie sheet with non-stick olive oil spray. Set aside the seasoned cookie sheet until ready to place parmesan chicken tenders on the cookie sheet
  • In a seperate bowl, whisk the egg whites and salt and pepper to you taste
  • In a seperate bowl, combine the whole wheat seasoned Italian bread crumbs and the parmesan cheese together until blended
  • Dredge the chicken tenderloins into the egg white mixture.
  • Then dredge the chicken tenderloins into the Italian seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs.
  • Place the breaded chicken on the seasoned cookie sheet, continue until all chicken is breaded and on the cookie sheet.
  • Spray the top of al the breaded chicken with the olive oil spray. For not so crispy tops, just cook for aboout 20 minutes, If you want to have crispy chicken tenders on both sides, after about 15 minutes, turn the chicken tenderloins over and cook for about another 5 minutes to crisp both sides ! Serve with my Honey Mustard Sauce and enjoy!
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  1. Kate says

    March 27, 2018 at 9:13 am

    So much better than frozen chicken tenders. My kids love these all the time!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      March 27, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      I completely agree! These are great tenders

      Reply
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    February 11, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Greetings! I’ve been reading your website for a long time now and finally got the bravery to
    go ahead and give you a shout out from Kingwood Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the fantastic
    work!

    Reply
  3. Tricia @ The Adventure List says

    October 26, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    These look so good. Italian and chicken, two of my favorites

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 27, 2015 at 12:11 am

      Thank you so much – I hope you enjoy

      Reply
  4. mandi says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I think my kids would love these- I’m going to give them a try!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 23, 2015 at 11:34 pm

      I hope you try them and let me know how the kids enjoyed

      Reply
  5. K. Lee Banks says

    October 21, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    These look great – I would just substitute gluten-free bread crumbs and try them that way. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 23, 2015 at 12:20 am

      That would be awesome – let me know if you make and how they turn out with the gluten free

      Reply
  6. James Phu says

    October 19, 2015 at 10:31 am

    Great recipe thank you!

    Reply
  7. Rania says

    October 16, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    That works so well for us because when I want the fried stuff I make them I don’t eat…but I can make this for the whole family. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 16, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      You are very welcome Rania! Me too, which is why I developed this recipe, I didn’t want to miss out on the chicken and I didn’t want to eat a high fat dish and it isn’t a processed meal. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Rebecca Swenor says

    October 14, 2015 at 4:04 am

    These baked parmesan chicken tenders sound amazing. I love parmesan cheese and so does my family so I will have to make these for them for sure. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 14, 2015 at 4:13 pm

      You are very welcome Rebecca.I hope you and your family enjoy the recipe.

      Reply
  9. CourtneyLynne says

    October 13, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Omg these chicken tenders look so yummy! So need to give them a try 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 14, 2015 at 12:11 am

      I hope you do – easy and delish!

      Reply
  10. Jonathan says

    October 12, 2015 at 12:42 am

    This sounds absolutely amazing! Might try this out this week.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 12, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Jonathon, I hope you do!

      Reply
  11. Debbie Denny says

    October 11, 2015 at 10:31 am

    Oh yumm. I like to cook up chicken ahead of time and put in the freezer. Makes for a good meal fast.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 11, 2015 at 11:56 am

      Me too Debbie! These are the perfect freezer Chicken Parmesan Tenders !

      Reply
  12. Jennifer Clay says

    October 10, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    I always bake my chicken. I think it tastes so much better baked. I love this recipe! Parmesan is one of my favorites!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 11:34 pm

      Thank you Jennifer – I so agree and so much healthier baked !

      Reply
  13. Christie says

    October 10, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    These look great! Pinning for later. Definitely want to try these.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you so much Christie – these are really tasty! I hope you enjoy and let me know how the recipe worked for you

      Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks Christie – don’ forrrget the Honey Mustard Sauce with it 🙂

      Reply
  14. Liz Mays says

    October 10, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    They’re so perfectly golden brown and look fantastic! I like the parmesan cheese in these.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      They are yummy – I hope you give them a go and enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Shann says

    October 10, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    These sound delicious, and I love that they are baked. I also like that you used egg whites. Great idea!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you Shann – healthy way to get my chicken tender fix

      Reply
  16. tara pittman says

    October 10, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    My boys love chicken nuggets so they would love these.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      I hope they enjoy Tara! They freeze and reheat really well!

      Reply
  17. Claudette says

    October 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Will test and add to my recipe book! Thanks

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you Claudette – let me know how the chicken tenders recipe goes for you!

      Reply
  18. Jaclyn Anne says

    October 10, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    These chicken tenders sound delish – I love Parmesan yum!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      I hope you like them – the parmesan adds a great flavor!

      Reply
  19. Karlyn Cruz says

    October 10, 2015 at 11:15 am

    We make chicken tenders, but I’ve never tried them with whole wheat breadcrumbs. It’d definitely be a bit healthier this way.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      It is Karlyn – and the whole wheat bread crumb adds a little more fiber to the body 🙂

      Reply
  20. Jeanine says

    October 10, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Oh my. Do these ever look amazing? I need to make these I know my kiddos wold love them!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      I hope you do – and remember they freeze really well too!

      Reply
  21. Danii says

    October 10, 2015 at 5:35 am

    Low cal and low fat snack, perfect for me! Love finger food that is easy to snack on like this.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 10:10 am

      Thank you Danii – I hope you enjoy this one

      Reply
  22. Elizabeth O. says

    October 10, 2015 at 12:38 am

    I loved baked food than fried food, so this would be perfect! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 10:12 am

      It really is a family favorite and low fat – I am glad you enjoy the chicken tenders

      Reply
  23. Dogvills says

    October 09, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    Healthy and delicious. I’m always on the look out for ways to serve chicken breast. I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 09, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you – I hope you enjoy – these are tasty!

      Reply
  24. dana vento says

    October 09, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    The recipe looks easy to make. Quick for an ice hockey night

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 12:00 am

      They are so easy and you can also make a ton and freeze – they reheat really well!

      Reply
  25. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    October 09, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    Those sound phenomenal. I can’t wait to make these.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 12:01 am

      Thank you – I hope you enjoy

      Reply
  26. Jasmine says

    October 09, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Yum! My family would love this!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 10, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      I hope you give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  27. Elizabeth says

    October 05, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    I LOVE chicken tenders. Does that make me a kid? Who cares! Haha. I’m all about healthy and inexpensive meals so I might have to whip these babies up!! Love that there are only a few ingredients.. perfect for a college student like myself 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 05, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      Elizabeth ~ I feel the same way about chicken tenders! These are really easy and quick to prepare! I hope you enjoy! Let me know how you like them!

      Reply
  28. IttyBittyFoodies says

    October 05, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    I’m very big on baking instead of frying. We’ve done chicken wings in the oven as well. I love these chicken tenders. Great for weeknight dinners.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 05, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      IttyBittyFoodies – I love baked chicken wings as well! I hope you enjoy this recipe tpp :)!

      Reply
  29. Kyleigh Wegener says

    October 03, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    I have saved this recipe and I can’t wait to try it! I have the pallet of a seven year old so these are going to be added into my rotation of lunches, dinners, snacks, and breakfast (just for good measure. I love chicken tenders for breakfast)

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 03, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      Kyleigh – you are so funny! 🙂 I am soglad you will be making these chicken tenders. I hope you enjoy and let me know how they taste!!

      Reply
  30. Natalie Uy says

    October 01, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    Low cal, low fat, low cost and delish = my kind of food 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 02, 2015 at 2:17 am

      Natalie – me too ! I hope you make this and let me know how you the recvipe worked for you! 🙂

      Reply
  31. Nicole Denton | Violet & Vine says

    October 01, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Those look really good! I love these types of tenders for different pastas, so I may need to steal this recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo says

      October 01, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      Thank you Nicole! They do go well when paired with pasta! I hope you do make this recipe!

      Reply

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