Garlic Parm Chicken Tenders

Garlic Parm Chicken Tenders

Crispy double-dredged chicken tenders in garlic Parmesan butter

Juicy chicken tenders with an ultra-crispy crust, tossed in rich garlic Parmesan butter for the ultimate indulgent fried chicken experience.

55Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlySpicy 1/5
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Equipment

cutting board
mixing bowl
whisk
plate
wok
tongs
frying pan
mixing spoon
cooking thermometer

Ingredients

Chicken

chicken tenders (raw)

500 g

Breading

all-purpose flour

120 g

eggs (beaten)

2 piece

panko breadcrumbs

150 g

Seasoning

garlic (minced)

4 piece

parmesan cheese (grated)

50 g

butter

60 g

salt

5 g

black pepper

2 g

Frying

sunflower oil

500 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare chicken tenders

Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

5 min
Dry chicken ensures better breading adhesion
2

Set up breading station

Prepare three bowls: flour in first, beaten eggs in second, panko mixed with half the Parmesan in third.

5 min
Season each bowl with salt and pepper for layered flavor
3

Double dredge chicken

Coat each tender in flour, then egg, then panko. Repeat process for extra crispy crust.

10 min
Double dredging creates the signature crunchy crust that stays on
4

Rest breaded chicken

Let breaded tenders rest for 10 minutes to help coating adhere better during frying.

10 mintimer 10 min
This rest time is crucial for the crust to stay intact
5

Heat frying oil

Heat oil in a deep pan or wok to 175°C for perfect frying temperature.

5 min175°C
Test oil with a breadcrumb - it should sizzle immediately
6

Fry chicken tenders

Fry tenders in batches for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 75°C.

15 min175°Ctimer 7 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - fry in batches for even cooking
7

Prepare garlic Parmesan butter

Melt butter and combine with minced garlic and remaining Parmesan cheese.

3 min60°C
Garlic should be fragrant but not browned
8

Coat tenders in garlic butter

Toss hot fried tenders in the garlic Parmesan butter until fully coated.

2 min
Toss while tenders are hot for maximum flavor absorption
9

Serve immediately

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

0 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C 8-10 minutes or air fryer 180°C 5 minutes

Best enjoyed fresh. Reheat in oven to restore crispiness rather than microwave

Notes

Double dredging technique ensures the breading stays on during frying

Resting time between breading and frying is crucial for crust adhesion

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