Description
Golden, crispy, and incredibly satisfying, these Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Garlic Dip are the ultimate easy dinner. Whether you’re looking for quick weeknight meals, kid-approved comfort food, or flavorful snack ideas, this recipe has it all. Juicy chicken tenders coated in a crunchy parmesan-panko crust, paired with a creamy garlic dip — it’s a crispy, cheesy, garlic-lover’s dream that’s simple to make and perfect for any meal plan.
Ingredients
500g chicken tenders
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 and 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Set up three bowls for dredging: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko, parmesan, and garlic powder.
2. Coat each chicken tender in flour, then egg, then the panko-parmesan mix. Press gently to adhere.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken tenders in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper. Chill the dip while the chicken cooks.
5. Drain tenders on paper towels or a wire rack. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with garlic dip.
Notes
For extra crispiness, let tenders rest on a wire rack after frying.
The garlic dip tastes even better if chilled for 30 minutes before serving.
To make this lighter, bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 tenders with dip
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, parmesan crust, garlic dip, easy dinner, kid-friendly, quick meals, snack ideas, comfort food