Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders




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Prepare Time:

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup cornflake crumbs
  • 1 pound chicken tenders (about 10)
  • 3 tablespoon butter, melted
  • Salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk, then coat with a mixture of Parmesan cheese and cornflake crumbs.
  2. Arrange on a baking tray, drizzle with melted butter, and bake until golden and crispy.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook Notes: Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the chicken tenders to ensure they’re cooked through without drying out.

Variations:

  • Add herbs like thyme or oregano to the coating for an herby flavor.
  • Spice it up with a dash of paprika or cayenne pepper in the crumb mixture.

Keto Version: Use a keto-friendly buttermilk substitute and almond flour or crushed pork rinds instead of cornflake crumbs.

Low-Carb Version: Replace cornflake crumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds and use a low-carb buttermilk alternative.

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