{Recipe} Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Tenders

Easy meals are the name of the game in the Buchman house. Don't get me wrong, we get creative and try something new every once in a while, but most of the time 15 minutes from fridge to table is all we've got in us after a long day at work.

My mom used to make these delicious chicken tenders when I was little, and they are a crowd pleaser for sure. Even picky eaters will love these- we used to joke that my younger brother was an adventurous eater because he would try chicken tenders at any restaurant in the world. I think these yummy tenders made it on the menu just about weekly when he went through that phase! The recipe is so simple, you just cant go wrong making them!

These aren't exactly health food since they are fried, but they are real food- scratch made from good ingredients! Here's what you'll need:

Ingredients:

1lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

3/4 Cup Plain Bread Crumbs

3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (We buy pre-grated- did I mention we like easy??)

1/2 Cup Milk

1 Egg

1/2 Cup Flour

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 Tbsp Parsley Flakes (for color - optional!)

1/4-1/2 Cup Oil of your choice for frying

Method:

Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl, and set aside. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic powder. Mix with a fork so the ingredients are evenly distributed. Then, scoop the flour onto a small plate.

Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/2in thick tenders. Then, start breading!

First, coat the tenders completely with flour. Then, dunk each one in the egg wash. Finally, press each tender into the breading mixture until completely covered. I use a little pressure with my fingers to make sure the breading is really stuck on there.

Heat the oil in a pan on medium high heat. Lay the breaded chicken strips in the hot oil to cook for 3-4 minutes before turning. Keep an eye on them and once the color looks golden brown, then it's time to flip. It is really important not to move them too much in the pan before turning so the breading doesn't come off and you get a nice crispy texture. Add more oil as you see fit while you're frying. Cool on a wire rack for a minute or two, and then serve!

These chicken tenders are a major family favorite. They're great on a salad, served with dipping sauces, or as an appetizer or snack while watching a game. I hope you'll make these for your family, and let me know what you think!  Share with me in the comments below, what are your favorite easy family recipes? I would love to try them out! Thanks for reading!

xo Allison